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English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

$875
£668.04
€765.14
CA$1,225.87
A$1,370.67
CHF 718.98
MX$16,602.15
NOK 9,075.65
SEK 8,574.30
DKK 5,711

About the Item

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 writing surface and pen rest with spaces for 2 inkwells. This item is unusual for the quality of the brass inlay and the overall stylishness of the form. Circa 1850.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Old repairs to inlay. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C323-421stDibs: LU855233925532

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