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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

$4,800

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

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Rosewood

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

$1,495

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 in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Paper

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

$3,495

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.

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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Softwood

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

$995

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 date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

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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

$995

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 date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

$1,619

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk This is a very rare piece, it is a Campaign Writing Slope, it is made in Pollard Oak and bound in brass, it is an except...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Agate

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

$1,194

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Located in Suffolk, GB

A very attractive Victorian figured walnut writing slope of rich colour and striking grain. The exterior displays beautifully figured veneers with deep movement and warmth, complemen...

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Walnut

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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

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, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box
American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box

American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box

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H 6.5 in W 20.75 in D 21 in

American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Southampton, NY

American rustic lap writing desk box. The outside is stained in a beautiful red tone with lots of ink stained patina.

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Pine

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware
Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

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H 6.25 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Located in High Point, NC

A refined vintage mahogany writing slope or lap desk box featuring classic proportions and handsome brass appointments.

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Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand
Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand

Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand

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H 22 in W 21 in D 10.5 in

Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Victorian brass-bound mahogany lap desk or writing box on stand, the box rectangular with central cartouche plate, brass-bound corners, and with two flush hinged handles, opening to ...

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Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key

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H 4.7 in W 13.8 in L 4.7 in

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique English Regency rosewood writing lap desk writing slope box no key mid 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box
A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box

A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box

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H 3.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 in

A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A sadeli inlaid, Anglo Indian lap desk or writing box. Great size and condition.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand
Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

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H 37.5 in W 26 in D 13.75 in

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique mahogany intarsia writing box or lap desk on rosewood stand. Opening it up reveals a dished pen tray flanked by space for inkwells.

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Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope
Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope

Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope

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H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in

Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Victorian walnut lap desk or writing slope The writing slope is made in walnut with a new faux tooled suede inset, the box still has its original ink bottles with brass tops, pe...

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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

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. The central section featuring Eridge Castle, East Sussex.

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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

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H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 in

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

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, circa 1815; includes a circa 1849 quill by Isaac Parkes Item # 801EZX27 An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed wit...

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C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box
C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box

C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box

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H 5.13 in W 13 in D 9.25 in

C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 inlaid burl wood lap desk writing box, English. Extravagantly inlaid with silver, abalone & mother of pearl on ebony ground for the strapping, edges & central cartouche.

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Silver

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

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 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 brass binding on top and sides with center brass plate (not monogramed) on the desk...

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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s

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H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique Victorian Gothic revival writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful cut brass decorative mounts, by Sampson Mordan & Co. dating from Circa 1870. The...

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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

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H 8.75 in W 18 in D 11.38 in

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift out writing box, two inkwells, green leather writing surfaces, and includes a secre...

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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

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H 4 in W 12 in D 9 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 writing surface on original velvet. Top and bottom lift open to reveal storage areas...

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Paper

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

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H 9.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

Located in Highwood, IL

English brass-mounted burl walnut and rosewood travel desk, circa 1860s. Hinged lid has a domical beehive form with three section letter rack inside, mounted with pierced brass filig...

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Antique 1860s British Secretaires

c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand
c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand

c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand

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H 22.13 in W 20.25 in D 10.63 in

c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 lap desk writing box on custom side table stand, English.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

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Brass

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

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H 6.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

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

By Halstaff & Hannaford

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

They specialized in ladies work boxes, writing boxes (lap desks) and dressing cases until 1898.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Nickel

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

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H 24 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

The box opens up to reveal a small size lap desk, fitted with brown leather, meant to be the writing area.

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

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Brass

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

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H 7.49 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

English writing box. (Laptop) The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with green fabric. Inside a fitted interior of compartments for storing ink wells, pens, pape...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

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Brass

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

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H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

English writing slope in bird's-eye maple. The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with (original) fabric. Inside a fitted interior of compartments for storing ink...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

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Silver

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

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H 6.5 in W 16.25 in D 9.63 in

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a remarkable writing slope remaining in superb original condition throughout. The rosewood veneers are chosen carefully for their chaotic and very pleasing swirling grains, t...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

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

Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850

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H 6.5 in W 15.75 in D 9.75 in

Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This military style Victorian lap desk writing slope has multiple internal compartments including a secret drawer!

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830

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H 6 in W 14.75 in D 9.5 in

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very nice quality English Regency period rosewood and brass writing slope, this is a fine piece remaining in excellent original condition. It opens to reveal an early tooled green ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand
Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand

Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand

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H 22 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Victorian braqsss-mound English walnut Lap Desk or writing box on stand, rectangular with cartouche and bound corners, opening to reveal gilt-tooled red morocco writing surface, and ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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

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H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 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 aged warm rich patina. circa 1825 Commonly used by military officers in the field, ...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Circa 1840 English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Side Table Stand
Circa 1840 English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Side Table Stand

Circa 1840 English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Side Table Stand

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H 21.38 in W 18.38 in D 10.25 in

Circa 1840 English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Side Table Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1840 lap desk box writing box on custom side table stand, English.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

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H 7.88 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with compartmentalized interior.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

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

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 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 brass binding on top and sides with center brass plate (not monogramed) on the de...

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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

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

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H 4.15 in W 13.9 in D 9.75 in

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Absolutely exceptional example of a mid-19th century writing slope/box. Made circa 1860 from rare and expensive Coromandel wood from the Asian colonies of the British Empire. Inlai...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand
English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand

English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand

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H 23.75 in W 20.75 in D 11.13 in

English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rosewood English 19th century writing box on a four legged mahogany stand. This wonderful box opens to reveal a slanted small size lap desk fitted with a blue velvet surface suitab...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian End Tables

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Brass

C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand
C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand

C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand

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H 20.25 in W 22.5 in D 11.88 in

C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1840 large scale lap desk writing box on custom stand, English. Mahogany with the finest brass bindings and inlaid tracery with arrow and dart details, cartouche escutcheon and...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

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Brass

Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840
Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840

Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840

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H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 11.03 in

Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840

Located in Brussels, BE

Lap desk writing slope box rosewood, circa 1840.

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Antique 1840s Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk
Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk

Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk

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H 7.5 in W 17.5 in D 10 in

Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian burled walnut writing slope with leather insert and fitted interior.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Boxes

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Walnut, Leather

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

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 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, B1441 Scotland 1870 Brass Fittings around Perimeter of Desk Opens to Reveal a Fit...

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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

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H 6 in W 14.5 in L 6 in

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture, B1082 Scotland 1880 Inlaid Top Perimeter Inlaid Monogram to Top Sing Glass Inkwell (o...

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Antique 1880s Scottish Desks

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Walnut

19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk
19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk

19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk

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H 27.25 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in

19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Regency Mahogany with Brass Inlay Lap Desk or Writing Box on a Later Mahogany Stand

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

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H 9.5 in W 14 in D 11 in

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

Located in Vancouver, BC

England, circa 1870. All original condition. Having a lift top letter holder, flanked by a pair of inkwells fold down writing surface below lift up writing slope is a secret comp...

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Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

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Located in Brønshøj, DK

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Located in Tampa, FL

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in PARIS, FR

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Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

$120,000

H 1 in Dm 10 in

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Located in New York, NY

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...

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Antique 1840s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$47,243 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware
Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware

Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware

$3,500 / set

H 18 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware

Located in Dayton, OH

Immense and rare 83 piece lot of antique Bohemian / German glassware / bar glassware - clear hand blown glass with hand painted enamel mottos and beehive designs. Some with gilt deta...

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Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Barware

Materials

Glass

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

$125,000

H 34 in W 60 in D 26 in

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box

Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box

$1,100

H 16 in W 16.5 in D 13 in

Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A handcrafted Tramp Art box or small chest. A detailed design on four tapered feet. The interior is lined with white quilted fabric and the lid is fitted with a large finial. The bot...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror
Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror

Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror

$257,500

H 105 in W 58 in D 5 in

Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror This palatial mirror is made up of around 12 wonderful individually hand crafted pieces of porcelain. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century
Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century

Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century

$1,682

H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique French Gonçalo Alves marquetry and ormolu mounted casket, circa 1860 in date. The casket of bureau form has a lift up top and is inlaid with a marquetry ...

Category

Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen
Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen

Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen

$11,275

H 3.25 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in

Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in New Orleans, LA

A delicate floral motif encases this rare pierced porcelain basket by the celebrated Royal Copenhagen. Crafted in the highly celebrated Flora Danica motif, the service dish features ...

Category

20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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