Emporium Auction
Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 314
Inlaid Traveling Desk, Tunbridge Ware Box
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, 19th/early 20th century, burl wood traveling desk with mother of pearl inlaid decoration, hinged lid opening to divided six compartment interior, two panel fold down felt lined writing surface, brass escutcheon, 5-3/8 x 14-3/4 x 10 in.; Tunbridge ware document box with geometric inlay, hinged lid opening to single compartment paper and fabric lined interior, 5-5/8 x 10 x 7-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Palm BeachCondition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, both with cracks around perimeter of tops at corners; felt lining to traveling desk probably later; Tunbridge ware box with some chips and losses to inlay, losses to interior lining
