10-14-201110-15-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2566BBoston
October 14, 2011 04:00 PMCalender
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Tortoiseshell Lap Desk

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2566BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 15, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Tortoiseshell Lap Desk, England, early 19th century, rectangular shape with inlaid silver piping, mother-of-pearl escutcheon and cartouche titled Harriet, compartmented interior with felt writing surface, ht. 4 3/8, lg. 13, dp. 7 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,800-3,200

Much of the silver piping appears to have been reset; slight cracks to TS above escutcheon; interior felt probably replaced and missing cover to the pen tray.

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United Kingdom