Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Camphor Campaign Desk/ Writing Slope, 19TH C.
- Price realized
- $254
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- December 7, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2- FINE WINTER DECEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
English metal-bound and inlaid camphor campaign desk/ writing slope, late 19th c., hinged top with inlaid gilt metal cartouche and banding, handles at either side, lid interior with damask-lined folio, opening to compartmentalized back edge and fold-out hinged writing surface inset with velvet, both panels of writing slope opening to interior storage, interior with hidden latch revealing three small drawers behind removable trim, approx 9"h, 20.75"w, 12.25"d, 23.1lbs
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.