Regency Period Brass-Bound Exotic Veneer Campaign Desk

Lot description

English Regency brass-mounted exotic wood writing slope/ travel desk, likely kingwood or rosewood veneers, early 19th c., lock plate marked patent/ W. Muckleston, campaign style collapsible handles at sides, hinged lid with central cartouche engraving Hon[orable] Mrs. C.A. Dillon, revealing gilt-embossed green leather inset writing surface, pen and ink receptacles lacking bottom panel, over three hidden drawers, and open storage, approx 5.5"h, 14"w, 10"d, 10.75lbs