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ENGLISH ROSEWOOD BRASS INLAID LAP DESK

A fine quality rosewood brass inlaid campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writing surface and pen rest with spaces for 2 inkwells. This item is unusual for the quality of the brass inlay and the overall stylishness of the form. Circa 1850.

H. 4" W. 9.75" D. 11"
C323-42
$750.00

Style: Georgian
Origin: English
Period: 19th Century

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