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Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 10.5 in
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Campaign camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of walnut with brass mounts
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

H 8 in W 18.5 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

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
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 11 in
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Paper

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England. A mahogany brass trimmed campaign style lap desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England
Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England

Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England

H 21.5 in W 19.88 in D 10.5 in
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century Pollard oak Campaign writing slope or lap desk This is a very rare piece, it
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

H 6 in W 20 in D 11 in

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19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century rosewood English Campaign lap desk. Gorgeous highly polished rosewood and brass. Two
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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk
19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk

19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk

H 7 in W 20 in D 11 in
William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique William IV period walnut lap desk, the inside opens into multiple writing surfaces and
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Antique 1830s English Boxes

William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk
William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk

William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk

H 6 in W 14 in D 10 in
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A oversized 19th century english mahogany lap desk on stand. Fine quality with brass mounts, “BF
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 11.25 in
Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century double fold campaign lap desk box on stand side table, English. A rarely found
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

H 20.63 in W 20.63 in D 11.38 in
Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with brass corners and trim opening to a desk with writing surface and fitted
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Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

H 19.75 in W 21.13 in D 12.75 in
Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base
Located in Essex, MA
A fine campaign box on a new base. With original makers label T. Handford. London. Rectangular with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base
Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base

Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base

H 18 in W 18.25 in D 10.5 in
Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th century burr campaign lap desk, circa 1860. Good quality Chinese export burr writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk
Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk

Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 10.5 in
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 105 in
English Campaign Mahogany Lap Desk Decorative Box on Custom Stand, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Campaign lap desk from the mid-19th century features a rectangular mahogany writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Mahogany Lap Desk Decorative Box on Custom Stand, circa 1860
English Campaign Mahogany Lap Desk Decorative Box on Custom Stand, circa 1860

English Campaign Mahogany Lap Desk Decorative Box on Custom Stand, circa 1860

H 19 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Very Rare Ebony British Campaign Officer's Lapdesk, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Quite rare to find a late 1800s ebony British Campaign lap desk. These were used by officers for
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Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Ebony British Campaign Officer's Lapdesk, Late 19th Century
Very Rare Ebony British Campaign Officer's Lapdesk, Late 19th Century

Very Rare Ebony British Campaign Officer's Lapdesk, Late 19th Century

H 24 in W 20 in D 13.25 in
English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Campaign style lap desk on stand, 19th century. Desk without stand is 24" W x 12" D x 7" H
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century
English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century

English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century

H 21 in W 24.75 in D 13 in
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 lap desk now on custom made side table stand, English. Campaign lap desk of rosewood
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

H 24.25 in W 20.75 in D 11.25 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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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

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
Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Campaign wood travelling lap desk on a later stand, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Wood

Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century
Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century

Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century

H 24 in W 19.25 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Quality Chinese export camphor wood lap desk, circa 1820. Made for sea Captains and military
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

H 11 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fantastic 19th century English campaign style burl wood lap desk. Made by Partridge and Cooper
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk
19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk

19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk

H 16 in W 16 in D 11 in
English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English brass bound Campaign style mahogany lap desk with recessed carrying handles
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk
English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 10 in
Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare British Campaign officer's lap desk on custom-made camphor wood Stand, early 1900s, refinished
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Early 20th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes

Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand
Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand

Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand

H 24 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
campaign desk, this lap desk features brass side handles and brass straps.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

H 24.25 in W 21 in D 12 in
English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English lap desk box on custom-made stand from the mid-19th century. This English box on stand
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860
English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

H 24 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in
English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and black leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather
English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

H 20 in W 14.25 in D 9.75 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English lap desk on wooden stand. This English lap desk circa 1860-1870 features a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents
English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents

English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents

H 25.5 in W 20 in D 11.25 in
English Mahogany Lap Desk circa 1870 with Gilded Accents and Custom-Made Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany lap desk from the late 19th century, with gilded accents and custom Stand. Born
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Lap Desk circa 1870 with Gilded Accents and Custom-Made Base
English Mahogany Lap Desk circa 1870 with Gilded Accents and Custom-Made Base

English Mahogany Lap Desk circa 1870 with Gilded Accents and Custom-Made Base

H 24 in W 15.75 in D 9.75 in
Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
-style lap desk with flush-mounted handles on the top and sides, and a fitted replaced leather lined
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand
Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand

Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand

H 25.5 in W 25.5 in D 13 in
19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good quality 19th century English campaign, or lap desk. Made of elm wood with book matched
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk
19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk

19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk

H 9 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
British Mahogany Officer's Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century British mahogany Campaign desk style officers chest or lap desk box on a later stand
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

British Mahogany Officer's Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
British Mahogany Officer's Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

British Mahogany Officer's Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English walnut brass bound Campaign form lap desk on stand. The interior with tooled leather
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Antique 1830s European Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

H 22.5 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 19th Century English lap desk on stand, can be used as an elegant side table. On stand
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 18.63 in D 11.63 in
Antique Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome English Campaign style lap desk with brass corners & details. On a later stand. Interior
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand
Antique Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand

Antique Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand

H 18 in W 20.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1830 wooden tambour lap campaign roll top desk. This is truly a unique piece when opened
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Antique 1830s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk
Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk

Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk

H 9 in W 19 in D 19 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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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

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
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Campaign or Lap Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired Anglo Indian lap or Campaign desk crafted with porcupine quills, native hardwoods, and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desk Sets

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Campaign or Lap Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Campaign or Lap Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Campaign or Lap Desk

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare late 19th century British Campaign rosewood lap desk on custom-made stand. Used by the British
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Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Lap Desk on Custom Stand

H 24 in W 14 in D 9 in
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Travel Lap Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
19th century English campaign travel lap desk. Rectangular form constructed out of mahogany with
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Travel Lap Desk
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Travel Lap Desk

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Travel Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 12.75 in D 9 in
English Lap Desk Box on Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique campaign style lap desk box on stand. The mid 19th Century mahogany box with a desk
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Antique 1840s English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Lap Desk Box on Stand
English Lap Desk Box on Stand

English Lap Desk Box on Stand

H 23 in W 20 in D 11 in
English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany lap desk from the late 19th century with custom made stand, green leather and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

H 19 in W 14.5 in D 10.25 in
English campaign lap desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Burl wood campaign lap desk with original writing surface. English 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

English campaign lap desk
English campaign lap desk

English campaign lap desk

H 6.25 in W 15 in D 10 in
English Campaign lap desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Burl wood campaign lap desk with original fabric writing surface and pen holder. Ink wells are
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Burl

English Campaign lap desk
English Campaign lap desk

English Campaign lap desk

H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
Anglo Indian Writing Slope / Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo Inidan brass mounted teak campaign lap desk, circa 1840. (rm)
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Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Writing Slope / Box
Anglo Indian Writing Slope / Box

Anglo Indian Writing Slope / Box

H 9.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burl walnut campaign writing slope, lap desk, Scotland, 1860 Scotland 1860
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860

H 8.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 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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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

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

H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
English campaign burl wood lap desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Burl wood lap desk with original writing surface and pen holder. Ink wells are missing.
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Burl

English campaign burl wood lap desk
English campaign burl wood lap desk

English campaign burl wood lap desk

H 6.25 in W 15 in D 11 in
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, Victorian mahogany campaign lap desk, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inkwells and a changeable calendar. There is a spring mechanism at its top which releases a removable lap
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box
Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box

Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box

H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in

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Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box having a quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bounded writing box opening to reveal a writing surface with gree...
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box

H 7.68 in W 17.92 in D 10.63 in
David Edwards Georgian Antique Writing Slope c1830
By David Edwards
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : David Edwards Georgian antique writing slope Date : c1830 Period : George IV / William IV Origin : London Decoration : Brass bound with E.E.W to central cartouche. Inte...
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

David Edwards Georgian Antique Writing Slope c1830
David Edwards Georgian Antique Writing Slope c1830

David Edwards Georgian Antique Writing Slope c1830

H 7.8 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
English Lap Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Early 19th century rosewood lap desk. Made in England, circa 1830. Has brass corners and brown leather writing surface with gold tooling. Left side has a concealed or "secr...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

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Rosewood

English Lap Desk
English Lap Desk

English Lap Desk

H 6 in W 15.75 in D 10 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finished in macassar ebony.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

H 4.75 in W 13 in D 9 in
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Handcrafted 19th Century Hardwood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles & Is Finished With A Decorative Brass...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
Antique Victorian quality rosewood stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood stationary box having a sloping front opening to reveal a fitted interior with set dividers with an engraved plaque to the top.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian quality rosewood stationary box
Antique Victorian quality rosewood stationary box

Antique Victorian quality rosewood stationary box

H 9.22 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in
19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Handsome Campaign Style Box with nice deep color and decorative brass mounts, top medallion and escutcheon (lacking a key). The inside lid and sides lined in dark green velvet, th...
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound
19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

H 3 in W 11.5 in D 7.75 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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Antique 1820s Regency Desk Sets

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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
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa 1870. This handsome box opens to reveal a leather writing surface, pen tray compar...
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson - from the period around 1800 - 1815 in the United Kingdom. This fantastic Captain’s ...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

H 6.69 in W 17.91 in D 10.63 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner mounts, hinges, pin, top mount and retractable handles. Features include a side drawer,...
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style. The box itself, including th...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 9 in W 16.25 in D 9.5 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding. Opens to purple velvet interior with...
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

H 4 in W 14 in D 9 in
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working lock and key, small inlaid brass plaque, very nice antique. Circa 19th Century. Measu...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior

Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior

H 4.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 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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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk

H 20 in W 18 in D 12 in
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Campaign Lap Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the campaign lap desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each campaign lap desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer campaign lap desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each campaign lap desk bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Campaign Lap Desk?

The average selling price for a campaign lap desk at 1stDibs is $2,150, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $3,995 for the highest priced.