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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

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

$1,196

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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Writing Box / Lap Desk by Wilson & Co, Scotland, Circa 1880
Victorian Mahogany Writing Box / Lap Desk by Wilson & Co, Scotland, Circa 1880

Victorian Mahogany Writing Box / Lap Desk by Wilson & Co, Scotland, Circa 1880

$2,900

Victorian Mahogany Writing Box / Lap Desk by Wilson & Co, Scotland, Circa 1880

By Wilson & Co

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An elegant 19th-century Scottish mahogany writing box or lap desk by Wilson & Co. of 71 George Street, Edinburgh.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Tables

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Mahogany

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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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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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Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

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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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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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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 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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 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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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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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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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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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 Choudrant, 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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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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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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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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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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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

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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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

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

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

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

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Brass

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

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

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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 Choudrant, 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

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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

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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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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

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

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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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

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Brass

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Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

$1,888Sale Price|30% Off

H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

Located in Wisbech, England

Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...

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19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

$2,125

H 24 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

By Thomas Lund

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Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas & William Lund A fine English Regency period portable writing slope, early 19th cen...

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19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s
19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s

19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s

$2,400

H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 21 in

19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic wooden writing desk with multiple drawers, both on the tabletop riser and beneath. The turned legs and rich grain add to its antique appeal

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Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

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$1,813

H 47.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in

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Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...

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Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

$1,299Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful craftsmanship with ...

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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

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H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...

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Early 19th-century Writing Desk In Mahogany Made In England, Circa 1830

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$2,143

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Located in Brussels, Brussels

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