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

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and black leather inset.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 lap desk now on custom made side table stand, English.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View
Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View

Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View

Located in Montreal, QC

This writing box is of a rather unusual design. Instead of flipping open to reveal a sloped writing surface with suitable compartments the whole front comes off and folds out. Above ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This is by far, one of the most extraordinary Writing Slopes/Lap Desks we've ever purchased and are delighted to offer it for sale.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

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

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea capt...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare and good quality Campaign 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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand
Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand

Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830 George IV-William IV walnut brass bound & strapped lap desk, now on custom made stand as a side table.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass bound lap desk on stand
Brass bound lap desk on stand

Brass bound lap desk on stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality George III style brass bound mahogany traveling desk, the rectangular hinged box with brass strapping and side drawer opening to reveal a felt lined writing surface, r...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare antique English burled walnut with Wedgwood mount signed by retailer Trussell of Brighton interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Vintage Breakfast Tray or Lap Desk
Vintage Breakfast Tray or Lap Desk

Vintage Breakfast Tray or Lap Desk

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage handcrafted folding breakfast tray. Multipurpose table can be adjusted to a variety of angles for reading, drawing, etc. Folds down into one thin piece easy for storage. C...

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20th Century American Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather
Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Located in High Point, NC

A striking vintage writing slope crafted in richly figured wood and adorned with intricate marquetry inlay. The exterior showcases beautifully burled veneer panels framed by bold geo...

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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage
Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Located in High Point, NC

A striking vintage brass-bound writing slope crafted in richly figured rosewood with elegant brass corner mounts and straps. Designed in the classic campaign style, this portable wri...

Category

20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 19th century double fold campaign lap desk box on stand side table, English. A rarely found form.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality English walnut brass bound lap box with a fitted leather lined interior now mounted on a custom stand of a later date.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century Chinese export lacquered traveling desk decorated overall with figures in a garden setting, the interior with a felt lined writing surface, now on a custom stand of a ...

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand
Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

With inscription on small plaque on top "Presented to Mr Andrew Philp by the Scholars Attending Kinmondy Public School”, token of respect on the occasion of his leaving for RORA...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian End Tables

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An exquisite hinged dresser top box made of quills with bone inlay banded exterior. Intricate inlay interior fitted with compartments and lined with felt. Comes with key. Condition: ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

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

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.

Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with brass corners and trim opening to a desk with writing surface and fitted compartments, later base.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Mahogany with brass inlay, English, circa 1870, custom stand is mahogany and added at a later date. Handsome green tooled leather when open and measures 24.5 W x 16 D . It slants sli...

Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand
Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand

Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

In fine condition with brass inlaid banded hinged top and fitted interior, side drawer; sides similarly decorated and raised on a base with square section legs.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

Located in Bath, GB

A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with the most exquisite gilded bronze mounts, all intricately engraved with top-notch sc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key.

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand
Late Regency Rosewood and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form mounted with brass details and strapping, hinged top fitted with desk interior, later mahogany base.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Tunbridge Figured Walnut and Parquetry Lap Desk on Base
Victorian Tunbridge Figured Walnut and Parquetry Lap Desk on Base

Victorian Tunbridge Figured Walnut and Parquetry Lap Desk on Base

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged top with mother of pearl inlay opening to a fitted interior, conforming case, later base.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burl Walnut and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand
Victorian Burl Walnut and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Victorian Burl Walnut and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Hinged lid opening to a fitted interior and conforming case, later mahogany base.

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base

Located in Essex, MA

A fine campaign box on a new base. With original makers label T. Handford. London. Rectangular with brass strapping. Flush handles. Hinged top opening to a fitted interior. Key inclu...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Brass

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Lap Desk on Stand
Late Regency Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged top with central inlaid brass panel opening to a fitted interior, conforming case, raised on square legs with casters.

Category

Antique 1830s English Regency End Tables

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

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...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

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

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...

Category

Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-19th century burr campaign lap desk, circa 1860. Good quality Chinese export burr writing box.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Marquetry Lap Top Desk/Box
Inlaid Marquetry Lap Top Desk/Box

Inlaid Marquetry Lap Top Desk/Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inlaid Italian Marquetry Lap Desk/Box. Lined in velvet. No key.

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

Located in Milford, NH

A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned decoration, including a base table, brass-handled lap desk, and two door cabinet wit...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Camphorwood Campaign Chest on Chest. Circa 1815
English Camphorwood Campaign Chest on Chest. Circa 1815

English Camphorwood Campaign Chest on Chest. Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

English Camphorwood two piece seven drawer campaign chest with pull out centered upper lap desk with original recessed brasses, original brass transporting side handles, and termina...

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Antique 19th Century British Desks

Antique English burled walnut lap desp with Wedgwood mounts
Antique English burled walnut lap desp with Wedgwood mounts

Antique English burled walnut lap desp with Wedgwood mounts

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Walnut lap desk signed G.Betjemann & Son of London Wedgwood mount and original fitted interior circa 1880s

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century camphor campaign tambour writing desk, circa 1860 Fine quality Chinese export camphor wood lap desk, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Trim, Green Leather, UK, 1800s
Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Trim, Green Leather, UK, 1800s

Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Trim, Green Leather, UK, 1800s

By Joseph Bramah

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

Located in Benington, Herts

Quality 19th century military campaign camphor wood roll top writing slope This extremely good quality Chinese export camphor wood metamorphic writing slope / lap desk dating to cir...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusually large fine quality large scale English mahogany brass trimmed and monogrammed campaign-style lap desk with flush-mounted handles on the top and sides, and a fitted repla...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Box on Custom Stand
19th Century English Box on Custom Stand

19th Century English Box on Custom Stand

Located in Nashville, TN

This storied lap desk is getting a whole new life as a side table!

Category

Antique 1860s English Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Writing Slope
Regency Writing Slope

Regency Writing Slope

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Regency rosewood brass-mounted lap desk of small size with a fitted interior with writing slope.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pine

Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box
Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Amazing inlaid lap desk box made in England, circa 1860. The exotic wood inlaid top with rosewood and olive wood and others with central medallion with cube work and highly detailed ...

Category

Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive, Rosewood, Tulipwood

English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk
English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk

English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful early 19th century lap top desk from England. Separate compartment (no key) enclosing 2 inkwells.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair
Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair

Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

19th century reading chair loaded with character; incised decorated oak crest rail, walnut adjustable lap desk --16" x 12", original tufted distressed leather.

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

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

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

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table
19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Uniquely conceived Asian scholar's writing table with flaps and drawers as well as open tier for housing paperwork, stationary etc. Simple lines with old patina. Some ink stains pres...

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet
George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality George III mahogany combination work box and lap desk, the elaborately inlaid top with satinwood, ebony and boxwood inlay including a central conch shell and Greek key...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony

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

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

Quite rare to find a late 1800s ebony British Campaign lap desk. These were used by officers for personal use and designed to move with them wherever they were stationed in the world.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Lap Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of lap desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all lap desks available were constructed with great care. Lap desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Georgian lap desks are consistently popular styles. John Lambe, Tiffany & Co. and Charlotte Horstmann each produced beautiful lap desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Lap Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,978, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $292,743 highest priced.