Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Victorian Inlaid Papier Mache Lap Desk / Writing Compendium Box
- Price realized
- $277
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $225
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- March 28, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2 – MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
Victorian papier-mache ladies' writing slope/ compendium box, late 19th c., having scalloped-edge hinged top decorated with painted florals, accented by parcel gilt trim and mother of pearl inlay, opening to inset velvet writing surface wit
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.