11-06-200511-06-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2297Boston
November 6, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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Inlaid Bird's-eye Maple Lap Desk

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$1,058$900
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2297Location: BostonDate / Time: November 06, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

Inlaid Bird's-eye Maple Lap Desk, America, late 19th century, the desk with bird's-eye maple veneer top and sides, applied mahogany molding, hinged top centered with an inlaid six-point star in contrasting light and dark woods, the interior fitted with four compartments containing a mahogany ink stand with two glass reservoirs, a case containing a brass compass, and several sewing and writing implements, (wear),ht. 3 1/2, wd. 13 1/4, lg. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $250-350