Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
- Price realized
- $159
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $125
- Category
- Dressers, Desks & Vanities
- Sold
- November 18, 2023
- Sale
- November Spectacular 3-Day Auction Event - Day 2
Lot description
English rosewood and mahogany (secondary wood) lap desk/ writing slope, late 19th c., the lid and facade with scrolled foliate mother-of-pearl inlays, a triple monogram on central cartouche, inset campaign style handles, interior with ink and lidded pen receptacles, and worn green writing surface, the two removable panels (no longer attached) open to storage, one interior side fitted with three small drawers, lockplate marked with crown over WR, interior and exterior lacking escutcheons, small interior drawer lacking pull, approx 6.5"h, 16"w, 10"d, 10.25lbs Start Price: $100.00
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.