Emporium Auctions - February 2, 2023
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 206
Lacquered Mother of Pearl Lap Desk
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 century, of wood construction, in chinoiserie mother of pearl inlay decoration, interior with purple velvet lined writing surface, two glass inkwells, and two lidded containers, with lock mechanism, 6-1/2 x 16 x 10 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Condition
scattered areas of loss to mother of pearl inlay, border wire detaching, loss of wood panel on left corner, checking, crack across lid, interior velvet fraying and torn in middle, causing half of writing board to detach
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