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English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

$1,747
$2,49529% Off
£1,349.86
£1,927.8229% Off
€1,560.57
€2,228.7429% Off
CA$2,468.64
CA$3,525.6229% Off
A$2,768.74
A$3,954.2129% Off
CHF 1,449.95
CHF 2,070.7629% Off
MX$33,642.90
MX$48,047.5329% Off
NOK 18,411.90
NOK 26,295.1829% Off
SEK 17,455.77
SEK 24,929.6829% Off
DKK 11,648.81
DKK 16,636.3929% Off

About the Item

Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner mounts, hinges, pin, top mount and retractable handles. Features include a side drawer, a felt writing surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image.) Initials WW on the top brass plate. Two glass ink wells. See measurements below.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced green felt and lids on inkwells. The red leather has some ink stains. Over-all very good condition considering age and wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1071215083401

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