Continental, 19th century, rectangular wooden form with tortoiseshell veneers, mother of pearl accents and inlay, two recessed pen trays, three circular recesses each holding a cut glass and brass lidded inkwell, 4 x 12 x 5 in., Provenance: The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; Note: ÿ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, bumps, and cracks to tortoiseshell veneers, one veneer panel broken off but present, tarnish and discoloration to inkwell caps, scattered nicks toÿinkwell teeth