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Antique Desk With Compartments And Lid That Opens

Fine Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport with Pop-Up Stationery Compartment
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Victorian Figured Mahogany Davenport Desk with Hinged Drum Lid, England, 1870s Elevate your space
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
hinged mahogany lift up lid to reveal an original lead lined storage compartment along with the writing
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
compartment with an open storage area, flanked by three lidded compartments labeled alphabetically within oval
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
arabesque flowers. Once the lid has been opened via it’s original brass hinge, there are two compartments
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
opened for the insertion of writing tools. The lid of the case is adorned with a pointed finial, while
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
below and access to the secret compartment which can be opened via the hidden catch built into the side
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Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tradition's love for symmetry and complexity. * The lid of the inkwell is hinged, allowing it to be opened and
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Knockdown Bookcase Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
to have a lid made for it. If you look at the picture of the outer doors open you can see these areas
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Early 20th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
compartments, and a sloping surface for writing[2]. The writing box was a personal item, unlike a writing desk
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
. Internally set with two ashtrays and two small compartments with hinged lids. The table also features two
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
H 26.75 in W 30 in D 30 in
19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
numerous compartments, richly grained mahogany veneered lids, and a lovely Worcester porcelain desk set
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Antique Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
this antique Davenport Desk you will find there are two lidded lockable compartments located at the top
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut

William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English
Located in Shippensburg, PA
finely hand-dovetailed with crisp precise pins in the mahogany secondary woods. The fall-front lid is
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
open writing area backed by four drawers and two compartments, beneath which rests a single large
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks

English George III Mahogany Antique Slant Front Desk c. 1780-1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This fine antique English George III slant front desk is noteworthy for it's very attractive
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique English Coromandel and Silver Dressing Case T Dalton, 1849
Located in London, GB
secret compartment concealed inside the lid, which can be removed to reveal a secret tooled leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
slightly sloped lid is veneered in exquisite Burr Walnut to the exterior with beautifully shaped brass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Slant and Block Front Antique Desk, Newburyport, MA
Located in Shippensburg, PA
large drawers and an open storage compartment flanked by a pair of blocked drawers with half-shell
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Venetian Olive Burl Serpentine Secretary Slant Desk Bureau Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive antique Italian Venetian drop front secretary desk. Made from olive burl with a
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Olive, Burl

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
flips open to reveal a full writing slope with paper storage compartments. The entire box rests over
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Rosewood Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inkwells with bronze lids. The slope has a secret compartment with three small drawers hidden under the
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Antique 1820s Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inkwells with bronze lids. The slope has a secret compartment with three small drawers hidden under the
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Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonised and Brass Stationary Casket Howell James & Co. 19th Century
By Howell James & Co.
Located in London, GB
& Co. of Regent Street, London. This delightful box has a hinged and domed lid which opens to reveal
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Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Box on Stand Table with Banding and Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
lift-top lid, opens to reveal a beautifully compartmented interior, ideal for storing small treasures
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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Gilt Brass Strapwork Stationery Box
Located in London, GB
stationery box, circa 1870 in date. This delightful antique writing slope has a hinged serpentine lid
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
once used as a writing desk; the lid of the tabletop opens to reveal an additional storage compartment
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 30.3 in D 14 in
19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
lid opens to reveal a well-organized interior with multiple compartments, ideal for storing your
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Box
19th Century French Wooden Box
H 6.4 in W 15.4 in D 9.6 in
1920s Travelling Box, Mobile Secretary, England, London
Located in Greven, DE
Antique traveling secretary, writing desk England (London) Oak 1920s Dimensions: H x W x D
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Vintage 1920s English Decorative Boxes

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Oak

19th Century Victorian Walnut Domed Topped Cut Brass Mounted Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
opens to reveal two beautiful lidded compartments for tea, one engraved black the other green. There
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Rare Gothic Revival Carved Oak Secretaire / Desk w. Church Window Panels & More
Located in Lisse, NL
are the best known Gothic symbols/paterns. What makes this oak desk extra practical is the lid with
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks

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Bronze

Antique Anglo Indian Georgian Brass Desk Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Anglo Indian antique desk box handcrafted with hinged lid with a swing bail, that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Solid Oak Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Located in Casteren, NL
working with all keys. Dimensions: 87.5 cm wide, 101 cm high, 52.5 cm deep 89 cm deep with lid open.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
. The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers. This compartment is
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Striking Oak & Brass Tantalus with Whiskey or Liqueur Crystal Decanters & Drawer
Located in Lisse, NL
the late 1800s and it comes with a variety of striking details and compartments. The two folding lids
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin
Located in Northampton, GB
compartment. The secret compartment can be accessed by removing the coromandel lid from the right hand side
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Scottish Burr Walnut Domed Topped Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
to reveal three beautiful lidded compartments for tea, and it is raised on bun feet. There is no
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

1950s Anglo Indian Style Rosewood Box with Brass Tree of Life Symbol Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Antique Anglo Indian Victorian Style Rosewood Box with Brass Tree of Life Symbol Inlaid. An
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Three Fold Wedged Campaign Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
tidy area is large with a pen tray, space for two inkwells and two large, lidded compartments. When the
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass bound Writing Box veneered in mahogany with brass stringing, escutcheon and ornate
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, Victorian lap desk, rosewood mother-of-pearl, 1870, B1041 Scotland 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1096 Scotland
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Located in South Coast, CA
raised back compartment. The entire front panel opens to the writing slope or lap desk surface with the
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
mirror on the inside of the lid and a green silk velvet and silk lined tray with various compartments
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Antique Jewelry Box
Antique Jewelry Box
H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Burr Walnut Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
reads: Sharpe. Maker 85 Regent St, London. The lid of the Antique jewellery box has a secret letter
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Jewelry Box
Antique Burr Walnut Jewelry Box
H 7.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1081. Scotland
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Brass Bound, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, brass bound, lap desk, Scotland 1870, B1727y Scotland 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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French Directoire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French directoire desk. Wonderful shape with inset green leather top. Great storage too. Add some French Architecture to your home.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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French Directoire Desk
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19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels. Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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19th Century English Walnut Desk
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 25.6 in
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top with an an ink well either side with decorative inlay surrounding each. The top has a ...
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England circa 1880 burr walnut and brown leather twin pedestal partner desk A good looking and well made desk, the timbe...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century. On four solomonic legs with a central knot stands the table, which has two drawers on the skirt, some boards on the sides...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
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H 29.75 in W 48 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
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Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
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Located in London, GB
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Wood

Antique Victorian Locker Cabinet
Antique Victorian Locker Cabinet
H 60 in W 49 in D 16 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
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Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
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Antique Desk With Compartments And Lid That Opens For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique desk with compartments and lid that opens available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique desk with compartments and lid that opens available were constructed with great care. Antique desk with compartments and lid that opens have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique desk with compartments and lid that opens to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Baroque antique desk with compartments and lid that opens are of considerable interest. George Betjemann & Sons produced beautiful antique desk with compartments and lid that opens that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Desk With Compartments And Lid That Opens?

Antique desk with compartments and lid that opens can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,953, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $10,900.