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Civil War Era Portable Men's Lap Desk & Felt

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
Civil War Era Portable Men's Lap Desk & Felt
Jewelry Box. A wooden men's "Lap Desk" and decorative women's green felt jewelry box. The men's Lap Desk measures 11 1/2"x 8 1/4"x 6". There are not very many of these original American history 'collectibles' left in circulation. This one has an inside structural issue as it is designed to contain writing quills and ink, wax plugs, seals, etc., but that really does not matter. It is a genuine piece of Americana and history. The green felt women's ornate jewelry box is not just an old travel container, it has a faded floral stitching from the early 1800's and tarnished brass hardware of the time. This piece is a Victorian original with a small curved mirror on top of the box designed like an antique fan of the day. Together these two collectible Civil War era pieces will make and excellent addition to a curio or Civil War collection.