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ENGLISH ROSEWOOD & PEWTER INLAY LAP SLOPE DESK c.1880's
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LATE 1800's ENGLISH ROSEWOOD & PEWTER INLAY LAP DESK / SLOPED WRITING BOX Original finish, mahoganey interior, equipped with 2 period pens (1 silver/quill?, 1 gold/rosewood), 3 nibs, and inkwell with"W T/F? & Co." on brass screw lid Exquisite example of ladies Victorian writing desk; six decorative pewter exterior inlays, key lock, brass hinges and blue (worn) velvet-covered bottom Stationery and envelope storage; burgundy (worn) velvet writing surface, and secret compartment* (two drawers) containing gold trinkets as found No maker marks except paper seal of dog head on top lid (see photo); 2 nibs are stamped: "D. Leonardt & Co., Ball-Pointed, H. Hewitts patent, England" Purchased 30 years ago from an antique shop in Maine; only cleaned and minor pewter repair since, never used; pull tab (letter box) missing - threaded base only One antique lap desk measuring (closed): 11"d. x 14"w. x 5.25"h. with 2 pens, 3 nibs, inkwell, key & assorted trinkets; weighing a total 7.4 lbs*Instructions for opening the secret compartment will be revealed to only the winning bidder after auction ends! Contents will be the winner's surprise, as it was to me. Downscaling in retirement; watch for my other antique & collectible auctions.
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