Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Chinese Export Metal-Bound Campaign Lap Desk
- Price realized
- $915
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $750
- Category
- Asian Furniture
- Sold
- November 18, 2023
- Sale
- November Spectacular 3-Day Auction Event - Day 2
Lot description
Chinese export metal-bound and inlaid campaign desk/ writing slope, 19th c., the hinged lid centering a shaped cartouche "D.S. Preston?", camphor interior with slotted and lidded storage, ink and pen receptacles, and worn leather writing surface, hinged panels open to storage, inset campaign handles, lockplate marked with stylized crown over patent, approx 7.5"h, 19"w, 11"d, 31lbs Start Price: $200.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.