1157472

Antique Lap Desk Burled Walnut #1157472

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Antique Lap Desk Burled Walnut #1157472
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Burled Walnut Lapdesk with Signature and 1871 Date!</em></td>
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This is a wonderful burled walnut lap desk or writing slope from 1871. It is dated with a silver-plated plaque on the top which says Katie Jaekle, Oct. 8, 1871. A prominent family in the wine country of California in those years.
This plaque could be replaced with one with your own monogram.
The desk has 2 compartments for holding stationery and supplies. The brass capped inkwells are still intact, with remnants of both red and black ink. One gold plated pen nib is still inside. The pen rest lifts for further storage. The brass lock is keyed but the key is lost. The original green felt writing surface is still intact and in fair condition with no bad stains or tears. However the greek key design edging is pulled loose and a piece missing in one spot. All the wood is in good condition and the burled walnut has a lovely patina. One charming note is the penciled "graffiti" on the inside lower storage: the name of another Jaeckle, this one Frances. Possibly a subsequent owner? It is written in a child-like hand, in an old fashioned script. Inquiries welcome.
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<tr><td>Condition:good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1871</td></tr>


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<tr><td>Title:Antique Lap Desk Burled Walnut</td></tr>


<tr><td>Type:walnut</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Shasta Lake CA 96019</td></tr>
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