Oak Leaf and Acorn Relief-carved Oak Lap Desk

Description:

Oak Leaf and Acorn Relief-carved Oak Lap Desk, late 19th century, slant-lid desk with two hinged lids the exterior with rectangular panels of relief-carved oak leaves and acorns and diamond pattern field, with carved simulated wood graining to sides, opening to a compartmented interior, with two glass ink bottles, ht. 2 7/8, wd. 13 1/4, dp. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $150-250


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