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Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 23

Traveling Lap Desk

Estimate: $100 - $300

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, mahogany and brass bound with felt lined interior, with ink bottle and drawers, felt lined base, interior latches stamped "L", 6-7/8 x 17-3/4 x 10-5/8 in.

Provenance: Private Family Collection, Franklin, North Carolina

Condition

large crack across lid, loss to felt lining on both interior and base, detached top latches (with missing pieces inside), missing rope pulls for interior drawers, side drawer does not open

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