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English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.  
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box

English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box

H 8 in W 13 in D 11.5 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 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 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
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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
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Isaac Parkes Item # 801EZX27 An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed with full width and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 in
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870
Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

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H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 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
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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 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 3.75 in W 12.75 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 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
19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Dallas, TX
lap desk. This lap desk is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before. From circa 1840-1860. Made
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Satinwood, Ebony, Wood

19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

H 3.5 in W 13.3 in D 9.5 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

Materials

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
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
say that this is one of the finest lap desks we have ever seen ! The Lap desk box is rectangular in
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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
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captains and office...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

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
19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut desk top lap desk with a dovetailed case and wonderful aged patina.The condition is
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Antique 1860s American Adirondack Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk
19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk

19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Located in Bath, GB
A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk

Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk

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H 4.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
English with Scottish influence, 19th century. A fine quality antique 19th century lap desk
Category

Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather

19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather

H 5.875 in W 13.75 in D 8.75 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
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 with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...
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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
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
This early 19th century lap desk is constructed of flame grain Honduras mahogany and features the
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 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
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.  
Category

20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

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
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

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

Materials

Brass

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
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

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H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Charleston, SC
work boxes, writing boxes (lap desks) and dressing cases until 1898. Their boxes are considered
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

H 6.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

H 5.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 7.75 in W 19.6 in D 11.25 in
Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick
Located in Guaynabo, PR
couple. It depicts a sheperdess resting in the lap of a shepherd in a garden with a fountain behind them
Category

20th Century Italian Romantic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick
Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick

Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick

H 0.75 in W 2.8 in D 2 in
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875

H 3.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

H 9.6 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and handles, 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 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
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
Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated compartment boxes on
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk

Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk

H 5.75 in W 23.25 in D 13.625 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
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique campaign box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to
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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
Lap over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Service
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lap over edge by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set of 44 pieces in original vintage box
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Antique 1880s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lap over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Service
Lap over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Service

Lap over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Service

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
Round bentwood box made out of pine with lapped seams and iron tacks, retaining its original
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pine

19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box
19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box

19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box

H 8.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Pair of Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Brueton, 20th Century
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Breuton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning pair of "Lap Seating" lounge chairs designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton. This
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20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Brueton, 20th Century
Pair of Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Brueton, 20th Century

Pair of Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Brueton, 20th Century

H 29.5 in W 34 in D 30 in
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

H 6 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa or Settee by Brueton 20th Century
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
interior, Modern, Contemporary or Traditional. According to the Brueton catalog "the Lap Seating series was
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa or Settee by Brueton 20th Century
Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa or Settee by Brueton 20th Century

Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa or Settee by Brueton 20th Century

H 29.5 in W 65.5 in D 30 in
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
Kakesuzuri and contains a Tegata box (passport box) that is dated from the early Edo Era (1675). This is
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

H 30 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 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

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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Trays Round Black Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s
Located in Topeka, KS
PLATTER USES: *A platter to catch splatters and spills. *Individual lap trays for buffet dining and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Trays Round Black Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s
Mid-Century Modern Trays Round Black Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s

Mid-Century Modern Trays Round Black Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s

H 1.5 in Dm 16.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Trays Round White Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s
Located in Topeka, KS
PLATTER USES: *A platter to catch splatters and spills. *Individual lap trays for buffet dining and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Trays Round White Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s
Mid-Century Modern Trays Round White Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s

Mid-Century Modern Trays Round White Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s

H 1.5 in Dm 16.25 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
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

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
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
present piece is housed in its original mahogany lap desk, which is in and off itself a remarkable work of
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Antique 18th Century English Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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
Vintage Goffredo Reggiani floor lamp in chromed metal, Italian Space Age, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
When thinking of chromed laps from the mid-century period it's hard not to remember Goffredo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Goffredo Reggiani floor lamp in chromed metal, Italian Space Age, 1960s
Vintage Goffredo Reggiani floor lamp in chromed metal, Italian Space Age, 1960s

Vintage Goffredo Reggiani floor lamp in chromed metal, Italian Space Age, 1960s

H 72.84 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Located in Topeka, KS
his lap with legs crossed in a Double Lotus pose which is perfect for people looking to create peace
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded

Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded

H 6.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
visible on earth. A small money box is visible on woman's lap. The figurines are excellently coloured in
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870
Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870

Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870

H 5.9 in W 5.9 in D 3.93 in
Formula 1: the Impossible Collection
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
seen only through two mirrors little bigger than cigarette boxes. The start lights begin to illuminate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Metal

Formula 1: the Impossible Collection
Formula 1: the Impossible Collection

Formula 1: the Impossible Collection

H 18.62 in W 15.51 in D 3 in
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

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H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
Lap Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Lap Desk with Brass Detail & Glass Inkwell
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lap Desk
Lap Desk

Lap Desk

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Graduated Stack of Eleven Shaker Finger-Lapped Oval Boxes
Located in New Hope, PA
An exceptional stack of eleven Shaker finger-lapped oval boxes in a variety of original painted and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple, Pine

Graduated Stack of Eleven Shaker Finger-Lapped Oval Boxes
Graduated Stack of Eleven Shaker Finger-Lapped Oval Boxes

Graduated Stack of Eleven Shaker Finger-Lapped Oval Boxes

H 38.75 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
Antique Lap Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine antique English Regency rosewood and brass trimmed lap desk now mounted on a later mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Lap Desk
Antique Lap Desk

Antique Lap Desk

H 22 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
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