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Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
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Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period in quality warm walnut wood. Rising on a later brass stand when not in use, fitted with Secret compartment and drawers and interior room for storage of papers and documents and a lock original hardware and the key, cubbies and slots when moved up it opens the secret compartment Solidly constructed beautiful hinges and elegant proportion reflecting the quality craftsmanship with locks to hold the leaf in place. Original leather with worn spots with Gold motif all around. Brass fitting covering the edges and adding a touch of Elegance . It could be used in a Bedroom as a side table, in a library giving you the freedom to move around with your portable desk, a living room with some beautiful garniture such as bronze sculpture and books on top or a candle holders. you can take it with you when you travel in style. The brass stand makes it versatile to go in a modern design or old world charm . I have see it used in the Gilded Age by Denée Benton playing the writer Peggy Scott , It could be used as a night table by the bedside, or simply by a window . Antique Dealer Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Beverly hills, Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Mid 19th century gilt tooled leather, opening to the wells with compartments for your ink pots, pens and utensils, with good size writing surface . Signs of Rubbing marks scratches fading etc as seen in the pictures, rubbed leather same goes for the stand as seen in the pictures.
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800s
- Condition:Repaired: General marks nicks fading wear brass oxidation banding repair surface work , later stand no inkpots . As seen in the pictures, very beautiful sturdy strong and good hinges and balance . you are welcome to see it in person by appointment only. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:West Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4400227582782
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