Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Victorian Japanned Parcel-Gilt Lacquered Writing Slope
- Price realized
- $277
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $225
- Category
- Furniture
- Sold
- May 2, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2- MAY 2026 "TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER"
Lot description
English Victorian Japanned black lacquer writing desk/ travel slope, late 19th c., decorated with parcel-gilt maki-e style lacquer of birds among flowering branches, interior with fitted pen and ink receptacles, and felt-inset writing surface above concealed storage, one side with pin-release hidden drawer, hinges marked Made in England, approx 6.5"h, 14.75"w, 10"d, 7lbs Provenance: Treasures from the vaults of a Dallas designer
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.