Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Victorian Rosewood & Mop Inlaid Writing Slope / Travel Desk
- Price realized
- $192
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $300
- Hammer price
- $150
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- November 1, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3- OCTOBER 2026 | EUROPEAN INTERIORS & ESTATE COLLECTIONS
Lot description
English Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid writing slope/ travel desk, late 19th c., the rectangular case with geometric mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders, engraved shell roundels, and shaped central cartouche enclosing a foliated wreath and MTM monogram, fitted interior with pencil storage, stamp trough and ink receptacle, leather writing surface with gilt borders, the hinged writing boards lifting to reveal storage, approx 5.25"h, 15"w, 10.25"d, 6.5lbs
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.