antique LAP DESK English Regency leather SLOPED wood brass corners TRAVELLING portable
… lovely old mahogany lap portable lap desk with cast iron marked key … when opened it is sloped ...
perfect for your laptop / tablet / actually writing letters! / sending cards / etc.
• Brass shield shaped escutcheon
• Brass protective corners
• Top center brass shield for engraving (clear) – ready to be engraved for that special person
• Original corner protective corner mounts
• Original hardware
• Rare skeleton key – key fits although doesn’t seem to engage properly – CAST IRON marked GROVE
• Interior has brown leather flip writing surface with gold borders
- Leather is in great condition
• Black painted pen rest
• Divided compartments
• Unopened measurements: 14”L x 8.5”W x 6”H
• Measurements when opened: 17.5”L x 14”W
• 1850ish – late 1800s
• Exterior has some normal age / usage scuffs / buffs / corner chip (not deep)
• $365.00 - pickup in St. George Ontario N0E 1N0
U 608
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