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Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 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

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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-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl A small and lined with a fabric lap desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Pine, Burl

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa early 1800's. An exceptional and rare 19th century mahogany lap desk inlaid with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830

The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830

H 7.25 in W 16.375 in D 10 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
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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
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box

H 5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

H 46.07 in W 44.89 in D 32.29 in
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock
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Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 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

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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
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk

H 12.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English bird's eye maple lap desk , the entire desk with beautiful color and patina, the top has a
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Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk
English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk

English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 13.88 in D 9 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache and gold inlaid decorated lap desk box with floral bouquet.  
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20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Gold

English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box
English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box

English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box

H 4 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
collection Note: this piece was likely part of a lap desk at one point and boy would I have loved to see it
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Mahogany

18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures
18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures

18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures

H 10 in W 21.5 in D 2 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
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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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

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Located in Morristown, NJ
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
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H 5.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Purple Velvet Campaign Writing Desk Slope
Located in Dayton, OH
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Purple Velvet Campaign Writing Desk Slope
Antique Victorian Walnut Purple Velvet Campaign Writing Desk Slope

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H 4.25 in W 9 in D 12 in
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlai...
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
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H 0.4 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 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 slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
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H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 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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Wood

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
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H 4.93 in W 15.95 in D 9.26 in
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
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H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Handcrafted 19th Century Rosewood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles & Is Finished With A Decorative Brass Inlay. Manu...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

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
21st Century Writing Desk, Oak Brass and Italian Leather Inlay
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An oak, brass and leather writing desk B.B. - Strong contrasting materials combine – I love how the boxy table and drawers seem to float and balance on different tripod legs. Note t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

21st Century Writing Desk, Oak Brass and Italian Leather Inlay
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H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.86 in
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London

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H 6.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Rectangular Box Gold Brass Cigarette Case, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular box gold brass cigarette case, Italy, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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H 1.58 in W 30.32 in D 4.34 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

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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
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900. This is very well made and is a useful size, the...
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

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Located in Stamford, CT
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19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

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Located in Brighton, GB
A satinwood lap desk inlaid with brass and tulipwood with two original ink bottles.     
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Antique 1820s English Regency Desk Sets

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Regency 1820 Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Regency 1820 Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk, with inset brass handles, are leathered writing
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H 4.34 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
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Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

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Antique Rosewood with Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Lap Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique lap desk box offers rosewood construction with satinwood marquetry inlay banding and
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Antique Late 19th Century Desks

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Antique Rosewood with Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Lap Desk, Circa 1890
Antique Rosewood with Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Lap Desk, Circa 1890

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Located in Essex, MA
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tables

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Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand

Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand

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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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Located in Vancouver, BC
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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LAP DESK
LAP DESK

LAP DESK

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Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk

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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk

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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Very Large Anglo Indian 19th C. Quill Lap Desk

Very Large Anglo Indian 19th C. Quill Lap Desk

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size

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Located in Essex, MA
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Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

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Located in Savannah, GA
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19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Stand or Side Table with Lap Desk Drawer

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet
George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

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English Inlaid Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
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English Inlaid Lap Desk
English Inlaid Lap Desk

English Inlaid Lap Desk

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Located in Vancouver, BC
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

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Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

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Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
English mahogany lap desk, brass bound with inlaid brass stringing and brass presentation plaque
Category

Antique 1850s English End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand

H 24 in W 19.5 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Quil Box Lap Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare 19th century Anglo-Indian quill box lap desk with double lion inlaid lid, and intricate
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quil Box Lap Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Quil Box Lap Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quil Box Lap Desk

H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 11 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
Regency Rosewood Lap Desk with Nickel Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Bombay shape rosewood lap desk with intricately inlaid nickel silver and mother-of
Category

Antique 1840s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk with Nickel Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Regency Rosewood Lap Desk with Nickel Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk with Nickel Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

H 5.5 in W 14.75 in D 10 in
British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
and expensive Coromandel wood from the Asian colonies of the British Empire. Inlaid with brass
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk

British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk

H 4.15 in W 13.9 in D 9.75 in
Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
as a lap desk that includes bronze doré Inkwell; Raised on fine cabriole legs. Bronze doré handle and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century
Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century

Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century

H 32 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk
Located in Cambridge, GB
William IV period mahogany lap-desk; the hinged lid and writing-slope inlaid with cut-brass borders
Category

Antique 1830s English Desks and Writing Tables

William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk
William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk

William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk

H 0.1 in W 14 in D 10 in
Fine 19th Century Inlaid Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome lap desk with outstanding inlay throughout. One side lifts to reveal a lined compartment
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Felt

Fine 19th Century Inlaid Desk Box
Fine 19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

Fine 19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

H 4.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
as open pen and ink wells; with mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid diamonds centering the top and as
Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Shell, Leather

Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk
Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk

Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectangular hinged top within a satinwood banded edge and centering a circular patera, opening to a black Morrocan leather lined interior fitted with document dividers, pen tray,...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk
Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk

Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk

H 6 in W 1 in D 10 in
Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk, with Leather Tooled Interior on Stand. Stand made later.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
Victorian Period Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on stand.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on stand. Stand recently made. Lap Desk has Black
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Period Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on stand.
Victorian Period Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on stand.

Victorian Period Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on stand.

H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th C Regency Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Louisville, KY
Brass Bound opening to a fitted interior with a red cloth writing surface; raised on a modern stand connected with stretchers.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Brass

19th C Regency Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
19th C Regency Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

19th C Regency Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

H 20 in W 21.5 in D 11.5 in
Regency Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1850
Located in Louisville, KY
Brass Bound opening to a fitted interior with a leather inset writing surface; raised on a modern stand connected with stretchers.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1850
Regency Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1850

Regency Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1850

H 20 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Pietra Dura Inlaid English Classical Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Louisville, KY
English Neoclassical Pietra Dura and Inlaid Walnut Slope on Stand, Circa 1850 and later; featuring
Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pietra Dura Inlaid English Classical Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Pietra Dura Inlaid English Classical Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Pietra Dura Inlaid English Classical Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

H 18.5 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Anglo-Indian Lap Desk
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A lovely late 19th century Anglo-Indian bone and inlaid stone lap desk. The top lid lifts to reveal
Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bone

Anglo-Indian Lap Desk
Anglo-Indian Lap Desk

Anglo-Indian Lap Desk

H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Regency Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Regency rosewood lap desk. The striking rosewood lap desk is a stunning piece, foil-let and brass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk
Regency Rosewood Lap Desk

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk

H 4.14 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in
English Victorian Lap Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This walnut bombe lap desk is inlaid with burl mahogany, burl walnut and ebony. There is mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Walnut

English Victorian Lap Desk
English Victorian Lap Desk

English Victorian Lap Desk

H 5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Located in South Coast, CA
raised back compartment. The entire front panel opens to the writing slope or lap desk surface with the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest

H 7.325 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
19th C Regency Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Louisville, KY
Opening to a fitted interior, stand of later date.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Brass

19th C Regency Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk on Stand
19th C Regency Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk on Stand

19th C Regency Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk on Stand

H 24.5 in W 17.5 in D 11.25 in
Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
lap desk, it has a rosewood interior, its original velvet writing surface ,original silver plated ink
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tulipwood

Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk
Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk

Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk

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H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
On the exterior, the lacquer is inlaid with abalone shells that create elaborate figures of birds
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk
A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk

A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk

H 7.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
English Regency Box on Stand or Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very early inlaid Regency Box on Stand with the original leather interior and interior
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Box on Stand or Lap Desk
English Regency Box on Stand or Lap Desk

English Regency Box on Stand or Lap Desk

H 25 in W 20 in D 10 in
Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Desk/Chest by Reiners Möbler, circa 1930
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco inlaid secretary desk over drawers. Made by Reiners Möbler in Mjölby, Sweden
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers

Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Desk/Chest by Reiners Möbler, circa 1930
Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Desk/Chest by Reiners Möbler, circa 1930

Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Desk/Chest by Reiners Möbler, circa 1930

H 32 in W 33 in D 14 in
Box on Stand
Located in Mississauga, ON
An English Mid. 19th Century Brass Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk with a leather lined and gold
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English End Tables

Box on Stand
Box on Stand

Box on Stand

H 22 in W 20 in D 10 in
18th Century English Mahogany Lap Desk or Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquiste mahogany English lap desk in original condition, including all brass fittings and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Lap Desk or Box
18th Century English Mahogany Lap Desk or Box

18th Century English Mahogany Lap Desk or Box

H 5.5 in W 15.5 in D 10 in
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