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German Baroque Inlaid Wood Portable Desk: German Baroque Inlaid Wood Portable Desk late 17th century, the sloped top inlaid with crossetted panels accented with vermiculated inlay, edged in rocaille carving, the complex interior with rare "ro

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German Baroque Inlaid Wood Portable Desk

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Lacquered Wood & Sterling Silver Lap Desk: Lacquered Wood & Sterling Silver Lap Desk 20th century A lacquered wood lap desk with sterling silver hardware. Sterling hardware is marked "925" with other hallmarks. L 19" x W 12"

May 26, 2026

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Wood Slant Top Lap Desk - 5" x 11" x 11": See Photos For Condition and Details

Wood Slant Top Lap Desk - 5" x 11" x 11"

Warthers Originals Auction Company

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Two Brass Inlaid Lap Desks: English, 19th century, each with sloped hinged lid over divided interior with fabric lined writing surfaces, larger 4-3/4 x 11-3/4 x 8-3/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection

May 21, 2026

Two Brass Inlaid Lap Desks

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ENGLISH ROSEWOOD & MOP INLAID LAP DESK: English, late 19th century. Rosewood veneered lap desk with mother-of-pearl floral inlay around the top edge, initial and lock plates, and dusty rose velvet lined writing surface. Apparently unmarked.

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ENGLISH ROSEWOOD & MOP INLAID LAP DESK

Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery

Victorian calamander and jasperware lap desk: Victorian calamander and jasperware lap desk, c. 1875, hinged dome lid and folding desk-top, monogrammed "M.E.B.", etched brass foliate mounts surrounding jasperware plaques of Neoclassic vignettes, o

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Victorian calamander and jasperware lap desk

Millea Bros Ltd

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REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS-INLAID LAP DESK: The hinged top centred with a brass cartouche engraved “Harriet A. Caulfield”, opening to a fitted interior. ANTIQUE BOXES

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REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS-INLAID LAP DESK

Sheppard's Irish Auction House

Large Mahogany and Brass Bound Lap Desk: English, 19th century, mahogany case with brass banding and side handles, divided interior with red and gilt decorated leather lined writing surfaces, one side drawer, 7-1/4 x 20 x 10-3/4 in. Provenan

May 21, 2026

Large Mahogany and Brass Bound Lap Desk

Mother of Pearl Inlay Lap Writing Desk: Measures 6" H x 16" W x 10" D. Opens to a slanted writing surface.

May 31, 2026

Mother of Pearl Inlay Lap Writing Desk

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19th Century Primitive Pine Lap Desk: Authentic 19th century primitive pine lap writing/work surface featuring a hand-cut crescent notch and rounded corners, constructed from a single wide plank with visible age shrinkage, knots, and rich

May 23, 2026

19th Century Primitive Pine Lap Desk

19th Century Lap Desk and Regency Style Shaving Box: English, comprising: late 19th century lap desk with sloped lid over divided interior with felt lined writing surfaces, 4-1/2 x 11-5/8 x 8 in.; reproduction Regency style shaving box with fold out mir

May 21, 2026

19th Century Lap Desk and Regency Style Shaving Box

BRASS-BOUND FIGURED MAPLE LAP DESK 19th Century Height 7.25". Width 20". Depth 10".: BRASS-BOUND FIGURED MAPLE LAP DESK 19th Century Nicely fitted interior. Recessed brass carrying handles at sides. Height 7.25". Width 20". Depth 10".

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BRASS-BOUND FIGURED MAPLE LAP DESK 19th Century Height 7.25". Width 20". Depth 10".

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Antique Portable Wood Lap Desk, Deco Box: 2 vintage boxes to include a 1920's portable oak lap desk with decorative painted diamond banding on its lid and opens up to reveal a felted writing surface, and compartments for paper, pens, ink etc.

2025

Antique Portable Wood Lap Desk, Deco Box

Cedarburg Auction & Appraisals LLCBrown Deer, WI

Portable Wooden Writing / Ship's Desks: Two (2) Portable wooden writing or ship's desks. One is vintage, possibly antique. One glass inkwell. Over and under writing implement space. storage for paper under lower half of writing desk. 13.75"

2024

Portable Wooden Writing / Ship's Desks

Lot 14 AuctionsNiles, IL

Vintage Polished Wooden Portable Writing Desk: A vintage portable writing desk, made of polished chestnut toned wood. Lid of the desk has a copper shield affixed to it. Interior has multiple panels that can be lifted and moved. Interior panel open

2022

Vintage Polished Wooden Portable Writing Desk

The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.Mount Kisco, NY

Antique Portable Writing Desk Chest W/ Stand: A vintage, possibly antique, wooden lap desk chest / portable writing desk chest with a stand. The piece is crafted from a dark hued, glossy wood. Decorated with brass hued rectangular inlays. When th

2021

Antique Portable Writing Desk Chest W/ Stand

The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.Mount Kisco, NY

Portable Desk Secretary, Organizer & Bill Holder: Vintage combination portable writing desk, organizer, and bill holder, early 20th century, in wood and ivorine, with green canvas lining. 14" H X 15" W X 10.5" D. Writing surface does not fully close.

2017

Portable Desk Secretary, Organizer & Bill Holder

Auctions at ShowplaceNew York, NY

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