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c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand

$1,650
£1,261.96
€1,444.19
CA$2,348.40
A$2,542.64
CHF 1,351.80
MX$30,665.94
NOK 16,999.68
SEK 15,848.54
DKK 10,786.26

About the Item

Circa 1860 lap desk writing box on custom side table stand, English. Well figured rosewood with extensive brass bindings, modified star form engraving shield (unused) and escutcheon. Worn, very old leather writing surface. Minor interior nibbles and veneer losses; once with hidden interior drawers. Now on custom stand with square, straight legs and X-cross-stretcher. Condition commensurate with age and use. Box: 19.75″ x 10.13″ x 6.75″. Overall with stand: 20.25″ x 10.63″ x 22.13″ h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.13 in (56.22 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Leather,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Custom table stand created to use box as coffee table or side table. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WOT-26411stDibs: LU6458247202162

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