$275
ENGLISH ROSEWOOD LAP DESKS (3), 19TH C. , L 9"-14", & A TRAVEL SET, W 11":All are of rectangular shape with hinged lids, mid 19th century, two open to fitted interior including 1 with an inlaid mother-of-pearl cipher at the cover, overall H.4 1/2" x 10" x 6 3/4", and 1 having brass corners and banding at the exterior, overall H.4 1/4" x 14" x 9 1/4"; 1 other lap desk with brass banding, H.2" x 9 1/4" x 5 3/4" (lacking interior compartments). Together with 1 travel writing set comprising a rectangular box with hinged lid opening to compartments wrapped in leather with attached sleeve for writing paper, embossed in gold "J. Lee 440 West Strand, London", overall H.2" x 11" x 15" open. Four pieces total.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2010-02-13
