1028132

Antique English Mahogany Lap Travel Desk #1028132

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Antique English Mahogany Lap Travel Desk  #1028132
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Here is a super super nice lap/travel desk. With one of the most complicated interiors I have ever encountered. In the interior of the box there are two or three different shades of mahogany all complimenting each other with really nice grain. It is slightly primitive and it dates from the early 19th century. It has a whalebone key escutcheon. It has simple line inlay on all edges. When you open the box it has a drop down lid compartment as well as a lift up lid compartment. On each of the interior lid compartments there is a paper label of the maker ? I believe it says Grimes Cutler & Perfumer Cornwall ? Obviously English. The lock is intact. When you lift up the bottom writing section there are several compartments. There is a pull pin that you lift which will open the secret drawer and another button that you push that opens another secret compartment that is below the inkwells. It is all very interesting. The hinges are leather straps that are tight and sound. This is an early box as I said and I believe it dates form the early 19th century. It also has Chippendale bail handles. The surface patina is very rich and mellow. Once again this is a fabulous box which would go extremely well with early formal decorating such as Chippendale and other formal styles. It would also be very interesting to have a stand made for it ? they make a dynamite little table between two chairs as well as being a sophisticated collectible woodenware item. It measures 18?w x 9 ...
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<tr><td>Condition:very good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th century</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Antique English Mahogany Lap Travel Desk </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Northport Maine 04849</td></tr>
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