Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Victorian Inlaid Papier Mache Lap Desk/ Writing Compendium Box
- Price realized
- $254
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- June 8, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 3 - June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event
Lot description
Victorian papier-mache ladies' writing slope/ compendium box, 19th c., having scalloped-edge hinged top decorated with painted polychrome florals and mother-of-pearl shell inlay, opening to worn inset velvet writing surface, with gilt embos
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.