Description:
Brass-bound Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk, England, late 19th/early 20th century, with a shallow hinged section opening to a leather-inset writing surface with various compartments, on a later stand, dimensions including stand ht. 23 7/8, wd. 21 1/2, dp. 11 in.
Estimate $400-600
Scattered abrasions, wear to leather surface (particularly) along crease). Scattered nicks and cracks to veneer. Loss to large section of veneer to the edge of the writing surface. Minor spots of verdigris to brass.
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