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English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze
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Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Hardwood

Antique English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

H 4.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 in
Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts Indonesia, 18th
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18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Ebony, Amboyna

Antique Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

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H 9.45 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

H 5 in W 16 in D 11.75 in
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Antique Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India
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18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Bone, Sandalwood

Antique Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

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H 9.53 in W 17.33 in D 10.01 in
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
and the use of travelling scribes was on the wane, this type of writing desk must have been much more
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Bronze

Antique British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table

British Campaign Writing Table

H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
manufactured portable items, Decanter and Games Boxes, Tea Caddies, Ladies Dressing Boxes, Writing Slopes and
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675
Located in Atlanta, GA
In its day a portable table these sometimes referred to as “guard room tables” have hinges atop the
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1670s Spanish Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Wrought Iron

Antique Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675
Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675

Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675

H 30.5 in W 49.25 in D 29.5 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today
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19th Century British Regency Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A wonderful characterful late 18th century portable painted carved oak bureau or bible box on a
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
and businessmen, this portable writing desk was hand-crafted in England in the first half of the 19th
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
fittings. H. 12.6 x W. 43.2 x D. 28.5 cm Note: Workboxes, portable writing desks, inkstands and
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Bone, Wood

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

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H 4.97 in W 17.01 in D 11.23 in
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass, Gold Leaf

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
time. The writing desk showcases intricate inlaid marquetry circles adorning its front, while inside
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Wrought Iron

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

H 57 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Wood

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
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Early 19th Century French Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
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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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
among the first portable copying machines ever made. James Watt (1736-1819) is considered one of the
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18th Century English Other Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

H 6 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Cut Steel

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period .in
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1790s English Chinese Export Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Metal

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

H 25.6 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs seamlessly combines the aesthetics of classic design with the functionality of a writing desk
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers

H 36 in W 29.75 in D 19.75 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
harmony characterizes Restoration furniture, which was comfortable, gracious and portable. The styles
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

H 36.5 in W 50.75 in D 23.15 in
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a home office writing
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

H 31 in W 40.5 in D 25 in

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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Oak, Plywood

Antique 1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
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H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa 1950s-1960s. This beast is a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Ceramic

Antique Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture

Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture

H 4.5 in W 23 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Ceramic Panther Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ceramic and glass panther coffee table. Origin: Circa 1980’s. In excellent condition with some minor scratches to glass, consistent with age
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Ceramic Panther Coffee Table
Vintage Ceramic Panther Coffee Table

Vintage Ceramic Panther Coffee Table

H 16 in W 52 in D 28 in
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is very well made, with a useful and smart design. The wood has a l...
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1930s British Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk

Antique Military Campaign Style Desk

H 30.71 in W 53.94 in D 26.78 in
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date. The beautifully polished goncalo alves case has a wonderful age-related patina and a key...
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1820s Regency Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Wood

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

H 4.93 in W 15.95 in D 9.26 in
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a storage compartment A lovely old piece in its ...
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Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Pine

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

H 9 in W 27 in D 22 in
Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Bombé Cabinet Armoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Dutch Rococo burr walnut bombé Armoire, circa 1780 in date. It has been accomplished in stupendous burr walnut with masterfully hand carved mouldings. T...
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1780s Dutch Rococo Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Walnut

Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Bombé Cabinet Armoire, 18th Century
Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Bombé Cabinet Armoire, 18th Century

Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Bombé Cabinet Armoire, 18th Century

H 94.1 in W 76.78 in D 27.96 in
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays. Opens to undulating divided stationary compartment & writing surface of blue cut vel...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Velvet, Burl

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 10.25 in
Rare Handcrafted Regency Rosewood Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Regency Bramah Rosewood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully De...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Rare Handcrafted Regency Rosewood Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Slope
Rare Handcrafted Regency Rosewood Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Slope

Rare Handcrafted Regency Rosewood Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Slope

H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Large 19th Century Polychrome Faience Wall Plaques from Holland
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of 17th and 18th century Delftware, this pair of large polychrome faience wall plaques are from Holland, a region of the Netherlands. Hand-painted faience from Holland, ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Faience

Pair of Large 19th Century Polychrome Faience Wall Plaques from Holland
Pair of Large 19th Century Polychrome Faience Wall Plaques from Holland

Pair of Large 19th Century Polychrome Faience Wall Plaques from Holland

H 22.25 in W 18.75 in D 0.875 in
British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights. The top opens to a fitted i...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Metal, Brass

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
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British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk

H 20 in W 18 in D 12 in
Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Camphor Wood & Brass Bureau Desk Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian Anglo Indian campaign Camphor wood with brass inlay Military bureau desk This piece really is exquisite. It’s a genui...
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Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

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H 37.21 in W 35.24 in D 13.59 in
Art Deco Marble Ashtray with Panther Sculpture, France 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Ashtray with Panther Sculpture, France 1935. bronze patinated spelter on italien red marble.
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Marble Ashtray with Panther Sculpture, France 1935
Art Deco Marble Ashtray with Panther Sculpture, France 1935

Art Deco Marble Ashtray with Panther Sculpture, France 1935

H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
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1910s British Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
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Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.75 in Dm 4.25 in
1940s Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Pagoda Form Cabinets - Pair
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Who knew R.J.Horner had a pagoda phase! This is a pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany pagoda form cabinets. They date approximately to the 1940s. This pair was created ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Brass

1940s Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Pagoda Form Cabinets - Pair
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British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style desk crafted with a bamboo frame and grasscloth panels all around having a concave center drawer and two more on either side over a lower tier.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Grasscloth, Bamboo

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British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk

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Located in New York, NY
disassembled for portability. The gallery detaches and folds at the hinges. The top writing portion of the desk
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

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H 32 in W 40 in D 22 in
Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817
By David Edward
Located in New York, NY
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

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H 4.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.5 in
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Located in London, Greenwich
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1810s British Regency Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Rosewood

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H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in
Vargueno de Salamanca
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
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Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Walnut

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H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in
Italian Portable Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th Century Italian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Italian Portable Writing Desk
Italian Portable Writing Desk

Italian Portable Writing Desk

H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk by Asprey London, an Edwardian folding, portable, travel writing table dating to circa 1910. A
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

H 27.76 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Portable Writing Desk

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Wood

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

H 10.63 in W 17.92 in D 12.6 in
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 Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
inset with a gold tooled leather inset writing surface for use as a desk, it can be turned over so as
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Portable Writing Desk

Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860
Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860

Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860

H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Rustic Country French Desk, Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century rustic country French desk, bureau plat is the perfect choice for a clean, 21st
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1890s French Country Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Rustic Country French Desk, Bureau Plat
Rustic Country French Desk, Bureau Plat

Rustic Country French Desk, Bureau Plat

H 30 in W 60 in L 30 in
Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and rare example of an Irish well grained mahogany travelling writing slope of compact
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19th Century Irish Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860

Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860

H 3.5 in W 12 in L 3.5 in
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
flash.. Great for a laptop desk. Portable Bar,,, A lever picks up the desk on wheels for easy moving
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

H 41 in W 26 in D 28 in
Spanish Late Baroque Walnut & Iron Mounted Guard Room Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
originally made for portability and ease of transport in a wagon, 17th-18th century.
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Early 1700s Spanish Louis XIV Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Late Baroque Walnut & Iron Mounted Guard Room Table
Spanish Late Baroque Walnut & Iron Mounted Guard Room Table

Spanish Late Baroque Walnut & Iron Mounted Guard Room Table

H 31.75 in W 49.5 in D 30 in
Spanish Late Baroque Walnut and Wrought Iron Folding Table, 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
of situations where portability was needed.
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Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Late Baroque Walnut and Wrought Iron Folding Table, 17th Century
Spanish Late Baroque Walnut and Wrought Iron Folding Table, 17th Century

Spanish Late Baroque Walnut and Wrought Iron Folding Table, 17th Century

H 29 in W 45.25 in D 25.25 in
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Located in Vancouver, BC
writing cabinet.    In certain instances it is known as a portable desk, a term which is usually
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096

H 7 in W 17.5 in L 7 in
17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry
Located in Paris, FR
antique piece of furniture was used as a portable writing desk, storage for administrative documents and a
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16th Century French Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry
17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry

17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry

H 56.7 in W 44.89 in D 16.93 in
The H.M. Stanley Camp Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
paper writing surface equipped with space for two pens and a portable inkwell. The elevated central
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Leather

The H.M. Stanley Camp Desk
The H.M. Stanley Camp Desk

The H.M. Stanley Camp Desk

H 37.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.625 in
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Victorian burr walnut pop up Davenport. The Davenport has a slide out writing surface with
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1850s English Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Captains Desk

H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
locks and raised on reeded and turned legs with brass cup castors. The writing slope with the original
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk
Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk

Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk

H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
19th Century French Brown Patinated Leather Letter Holder with Brass Handle
Located in Dallas, TX
removable ten-section walnut divider for organizing all of your letter-writing materials. The desk essential
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Brown Patinated Leather Letter Holder with Brass Handle
19th Century French Brown Patinated Leather Letter Holder with Brass Handle

19th Century French Brown Patinated Leather Letter Holder with Brass Handle

H 8 in W 11.5 in L 8 in
18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1780. Built in two-pieces, the Spanish desk features a portable cabinet with forged side handles
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Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Iron

18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base
18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base

18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base

H 17 in W 42 in L 17 in
19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An unusual and most attractive English writing box from the late Victorian period, the box is
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box

H 9.5 in W 14.38 in D 10 in
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This diminutive little lap desk was the ultimate in desk portability in its day. Made in
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Antique Tapestry Trunks
Located in Dallas, TX
A Rare Pair of Antique French Portable Trunks Housing a Desk and a Filing/Storage Cabinet
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19th Century French Antique Portable Writing Desk

Pair of Antique Tapestry Trunks
Pair of Antique Tapestry Trunks

Pair of Antique Tapestry Trunks

Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Stationery Box c.1870
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique desk set in coromandel wood with brass fittings and handles, circa 1870
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Stationery Box c.1870
Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Stationery Box c.1870

Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Stationery Box c.1870

H 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Vargueno or Bargueno, Late-16th-Early-17th Century, Spanish Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Spanish writing desks from this period are the most distinctive pieces of Spanish furniture
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Bone, Walnut

Vargueno or Bargueno, Late-16th-Early-17th Century, Spanish Renaissance, Walnut
Vargueno or Bargueno, Late-16th-Early-17th Century, Spanish Renaissance, Walnut

Vargueno or Bargueno, Late-16th-Early-17th Century, Spanish Renaissance, Walnut

H 57.49 in W 40.95 in D 24.02 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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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870

H 8.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
a writing cabinet. In certain instances it is known as a portable desk, a term which is usually
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850
Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850

Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850

H 6.5 in W 15.75 in D 9.75 in
Irish Mahogany Inlaid Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
manufactured portable items, decanter and games boxes, tea caddies, ladies dressing boxes, writing slopes and
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Irish Mahogany Inlaid Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Irish Mahogany Inlaid Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860

Irish Mahogany Inlaid Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860

H 5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
manufactured portable items, decanter and games boxes, tea caddies, ladies dressing boxes, writing slopes and
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860

Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860

H 3.75 in W 15 in D 10 in
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
portable square. This typewriter has been completely refurbished and is in good working order. A patent
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

H 7.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
nickel and glass keys. Designed smaller to be portable, the top flips over and converts to a square. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

H 7.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Really nice mid-19th century campaign writing slope. British, circa 1850…..mahogany or rosewood
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay

19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay

H 6.1 in W 16.1 in D 9.4 in
19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Dallas, TX
writing slope from the days of the British Empire! Provenance: Bought privately in the UK. Campaign
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope
19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

H 6.2 in W 15.8 in D 9.25 in
Antique Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk Lewis E. Myers & Company 1913
By Myers
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk Antique Wood Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk Lewis E. Myers & Co Valparaiso USA Portable Home
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1910s American American Classical Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk Lewis E. Myers & Company 1913
Antique Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk Lewis E. Myers & Company 1913

Antique Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk Lewis E. Myers & Company 1913

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H 17.5 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Brass Inlaid Portable Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export solid camphorwood brass inlaid and banded writing slope, the tambour activated by
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Brass Inlaid Portable Desk
19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Brass Inlaid Portable Desk

19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Brass Inlaid Portable Desk

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H 9.5 in W 19.25 in D 15.25 in
Spanish Baroque Style Vargueño Cabinet Desk on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
bargueño or escritorio. This campaign style cabinet was used as a portable desk with a hinged desktop. Made
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Spanish Baroque Style Vargueño Cabinet Desk on Stand
Spanish Baroque Style Vargueño Cabinet Desk on Stand

Spanish Baroque Style Vargueño Cabinet Desk on Stand

H 50 in W 44 in D 21 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
unique and interesting decorative accent in any home, whether placed atop a desk, chest-of-drawers or
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Other

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

H 5 in W 12 in D 8.25 in
Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
) is a small portable chest of drawers, functioning as a table / desk box, it was used for storing and
Category

17th Century Indian Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Iron

Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box
Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box

Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box

H 7 in W 11.25 in D 8 in
Rosewood portable writing desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rosewood portable writing desk with decorative burled yew inlay banding set in around the top
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Rosewood portable writing desk
Rosewood portable writing desk

Rosewood portable writing desk

H 7 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive rare form late 19th century adjustable and portable mahogany writing desk. England
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany
English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany

English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany

H 41.42 in W 34.14 in D 17.52 in
Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding and rare form, this portable desk, of fruitwood with inlay, features a portfolio on one
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19th Century Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk
Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk

Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk

H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a fantastic portable easel desk. It is very light to move about. It has a blackboard that
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19th Century Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Rope

Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History
Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History

Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History

H 50 in W 22 in
An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century English mahogany and burr yew wood portable writing box with brass carrying
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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box
An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box

An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box

H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Georgian Irish Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Fashionable Cabinets, Portable Writing Desks, Dressing boxes, Work boxes, Gardevines, Medicine Chests
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19th Century British Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Georgian Irish Writing Box
Georgian Irish Writing Box

Georgian Irish Writing Box

H 7 in W 22 in D 11 in
18th Century French Transitional Cylinder Desk / Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
was done on a portable writing table, a storage box with a hinged slanted surface used for writing
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century French Transitional Cylinder Desk / Writing Table
18th Century French Transitional Cylinder Desk / Writing Table

18th Century French Transitional Cylinder Desk / Writing Table

H 44 in W 42 in D 24 in
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope, circa 1880, of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope

H 16 in W 16 in D 8 in
Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Scissors & Patent Pen-Knives. J.J.TAYLOR Table, Knife Cutlers & Razor Maker Portable Desk
Category

19th Century British Antique Portable Writing Desk

Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor
Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor

Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor

Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Scissors & Patent Pen-Knives. J.J.TAYLOR Table, Knife Cutlers & Razor Maker. Portable Desk & Dressing Case
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19th Century British Antique Portable Writing Desk

Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor
Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor

Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor

H 7 in W 22 in D 11 in
Chinese Lacquer Chinoisere Desk Antique
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese black and gilt chinoisere decorated desk with removable portable writing box with a
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19th Century Chinese Antique Portable Writing Desk

Chinese Lacquer Chinoisere Desk Antique
Chinese Lacquer Chinoisere Desk Antique

Chinese Lacquer Chinoisere Desk Antique

H 62 in W 29 in D 25 in
Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
form of portable desk, made up of two chests, the bottom one usually having drawers (called a taquillón
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century
Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century

Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century

H 22.25 in W 42.52 in D 14.57 in
Spanish Papillero Vargueno or Bargueno
Located in Dommelen, NL
‘from Bargas’ - is a portable cabinet or desk, with or without a fold-out writing surface. The interior
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17th Century Renaissance Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Papillero Vargueno or Bargueno
Spanish Papillero Vargueno or Bargueno

Spanish Papillero Vargueno or Bargueno, 1630

H 20.08 in W 34.65 in D 14.18 in
English Adjustable Writing Desk 19th Century Portable Architechts Table Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive rare form late 19th century adjustable and portable mahogany writing desk.
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19th Century English Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Adjustable Writing Desk 19th Century Portable Architechts Table Mahogany
English Adjustable Writing Desk 19th Century Portable Architechts Table Mahogany

English Adjustable Writing Desk 19th Century Portable Architechts Table Mahogany

H 43.98 in W 29.93 in D 15.67 in
Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Ebony Desk Box
Located in Singapore, SG
An elegant British Colonial portable desk box, made from beautifully carved ebony. The box has a
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Portable Writing Desk

Materials

Ebony

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Ebony Desk Box
Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Ebony Desk Box

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Ebony Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
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