Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Highly Figured Rosewood & Mop Inlaid Writing Slope / Travel Desk
- Price realized
- $246
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- August 22, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2- AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES
Lot description
English rosewood writing slope/ travel desk, 19th c., the rectangular case with floral and sprig mother-of-pearl inlay bordering the top with highly figured central panel and facade, inset brass handles, the interior with ink receptacles, lidded cubby, pencil storage and stamp trough, gilt embossed green leather writing surface, over open storage, bottom panel intact with stable split/ separation, approx 6.5"h, 18"w, 11"d, 8.5lbs
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.