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c. 1860 Double Sided English Paper Mache Desk Standish

$225per set
£171.42per set
€197.65per set
CA$314.88per set
A$351.83per set
CHF 184.05per set
MX$4,314.55per set
NOK 2,351.75per set
SEK 2,230.09per set
DKK 1,475.16per set
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About the Item

Circa 1860 double sided papier mache desk standish, English. Unusual double sided form for a small partner's desk. Raised on turned feet. Shows considerable wear, an old crack, corner nip on nib box cover, edge flake & mismatched sterling inkwell covers. Provenance: Byerly's Antiques, Greensboro, NC & imported by them. 13" x 9.75" x 3" to top of inkwells.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Condition commensurate with age and use. Shows considerable wear, an old crack, corner nip on nib box cover, edge flake & mismatched sterling inkwell covers.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WDA-1724z1stDibs: LU6458243758332

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