Lap Desks English, 19th century: one mahogany with brass campaign style hardware and escutcheon, interior with multiple compartments, purple velvet writing surface, ink stand, pen holder and stamp well, 5-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 9 in., veneer separations, wear to velvet; one with diamond inlay on cover, interior with purple velvet lining, 3-5/8 x 11-3/4 x 7-5/8 in., replaced ink well, split to top panel; burl walnut example with beige felt writing surface, three interior compartments, 4-1/2 x 11-3/4 x 8 in., scratches and separations and losses to veneer, wear to felt, lacking ink well and pen tray cover. Provenance: Private Collection