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English Lap Desk Beautiful Inlay Wood 19th #1512627

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English Lap Desk Beautiful  Inlay Wood 19th #1512627
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Most unusual and beautiful 19th century English lap desk has a walnut top and burl amboyna sides,front and back. Walnut burl has been used for the inserts surrounded by silver metal on the top and inlaid into ebony. Another,lighter tone of burl forms the interior of the six circles and forms the background for the exquisite outline of ebony and metal inter mixed with mother of pearl in shades of green,pink,blue and green. The body of the butterfly as well as the circle above and below the oval are also of mother of pearl. Unfotunately, does not show the true beauty in a photo. The edges of the box, all four sides,are inserts of metal,ebony and mother of pearl,forming a complete band around the lid. Remarkably,given the age and the vast inlay,only one tiny piece of metal is missing. The interior has the original purple embossed velvet,rust and black toned compartments below each end of the writing surface. Pen and two ink compartments lower front. Brass hinges,hardware and lock without key. Stunning lap desk in excellent condition., Measures 13L X 5H X 9D.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent see description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th Century</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:English Lap Desk Beautiful Inlay Wood 19th</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Greenville,SC</td></tr>
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