Chinese Brass-bound Rosewood Lap Desk

Description:

Chinese Brass-bound Rosewood Lap Desk, mid-19th century, rectangular Asian hardwood box with brass mountings, the top with a shaped brass cartouche, the interior with writing surfaces, silk-covered file compartment, small compartment for two glass ink bottles and writing utensils, lower panel with three small drawers, (age cracks),ht. 9, wd. 20 1/2, dp. 12 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-400

Several age cracks to the rosewood panels.