BRASS-INLAID TRAVEL DESKwith insetBRASS-INLAID TRAVEL DESKwith inset leatherwriting surface, two glass ink pots and key; closed: 19 inches wide; 10 1/2 inches deep; 6 1/2 inches high Condition:
Brass mounted inlaid lap desk,Brass mounted inlaid lap desk, figured wood, brass mount on top "Anna Kemp", sides with recessed brass handles, British, 19th century, 5 x 15 x 10-3/4 in. Minor veneer chips, scratches, separations and losses, lacking inkwells, interior with later fabric.
A Contemporary Polished Brass andA Contemporary Polished Brass and Steel Writing Desk the rectangular leather inset top over the plain frieze set with a central drawer flanked by two short drawers raised on square tapering legs. Height of first 29 x width 51 x depth 26 inches.
Regency brass inlaid lap desk,Regency brass inlaid lap desk, figured walnut or mahogany with brass inlaid borders and cartouches, interior with spring loaded compartment with three hidden drawers, British, 19th century, 6-3/4 x 19-1/2 in. Some fading, losses and damage to brass overlay, several pieces off but present, scattered separations and minor surface abrasions.
Brass-mounted inlaid lap desk,Brass-mounted inlaid lap desk, mahogany and rosewood, extensive brass mounts and inlays, top with engraved plaque "J.R. Colleton(?)", tooled leather lined interior, one side drawer, secret compartments, finely constructed, on later stand, brass escutcheon off but present, British, 19th century, 22-3/4 x 20-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. Good condition with minor surface abrasions and wear, drawer with some losses to leather fittings.
REGENCY BRASS INLAID AND ROSEWOODREGENCY BRASS INLAID AND ROSEWOOD LAP DESKRegency brass inlaid and rosewood lap desk , c.1800 England. Brass stag inlay on the lid, reminiscent of George Bullock. Double hinged 2 compartment box. Opens to felt writing surface with storage compartment underneath. 2 brass handles, left side handle is frozen. Key hole hardware missing. Front panel inlay loose. Indentation to back and sides of the box.
14" L x 10 1/2" W x 7 1/2" H.
Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk,Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk, interior with one brass-mounted inkwell and fabric writing surface, flush-mounted brass carrying handles, British, 19th century, 5 x 16 x 9 in.; on later stand, total height 22 in. Generally good condition, polish residue, top with circular finish losses, other minor veneer separations and surface scratches. Private Collection.
FRENCH INLAID & ORMOLU MOUNTEDFRENCH INLAID & ORMOLU MOUNTED HALL DESK: Brass gallery string inlay top. Floral motif fall front opens to reveal 3 drawers sliding door to lower compartment and purple satin writing surface. Shaped legs with ormolu mounts on front legs ormolu mounts on all feet. 36 1/2'' h. x 29'' x 17 1/2''.CONDITION: Note uneven finish chips writing surface needs replacing.
Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk,Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk, mahogany interior with lift-out lidded box, spring-loaded side mount with three hidden drawers behind, two brass-mounted glass inkwells, tooled leather interior writing surface, British, 19th century, 8 x 20 x 12-1/2 in. Several chips and losses to veneer, interior lid warped, lacking one interior compartment lid, lid with several separations, green felt on base probably replaced. Private Collection.
Brass inlaid mahogany lap desk,Brass inlaid mahogany lap desk, side drawer with locking pin, leather writing surface and inkwell, extensive brass mounts throughout, 7-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 10-1/4 in., on later mahogany stand, total 25 x 18-1/4 x 11 in. Some reconditioning, possible secret compartment below inkwell, old separations, losses and refinishing. Private Collection, Florida
Mahogany and brass lapdesk on stand,Mahogany and brass lapdesk on stand, interior with blue felt writing surface, brass decoration on lid and brass handles, 22"h x 17"w x 11"d, split in lid
Brass-mounted lap desk, EnglishBrass-mounted lap desk, English walnut, 6-3/4 x 17-1/2 x 10 in., on later stretcher-base stand, total height 28 in. Lacking half of writing surface and all interior accessories except one inkwell, floor of box with large separation. Private Collection, Salisbury, North Carolina.
19TH C. BRASS INLAY ROSEWOOD LAP19TH C. BRASS INLAY ROSEWOOD LAP DESK: Hinged box the interior with gold embossed black leather pen tray and ink bottle. 6'' x 9'' x 12 3/4''.CONDITION: Age separations on the top.
Brass mounted lap desk, fine grainBrass mounted lap desk, fine grain mahogany with fine brass mounts, interior with lidded compartments, British, 19th century, 4-3/4 x 16 x 10 in. Interior red fabric with minor pest damage, back with some fading and minor chips.
MARQUETRY-INLAID LADY'S DESK. MARQUETRY-INLAID LADY'S DESK. Twentieth century mixed woods. Brass-mounted with two drawers over a desk compartment elaborately inlaid scrolls and flowers resting on cabriole legs. 40''h. 27 1/2''w. 19''d. 29 1/2''h. writing surface. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item ''as-is'' with no gaurantees.
A Good French Bronze-Mounted MarquetryA Good French Bronze-Mounted Marquetry Ebonized and Inlaid Desk 19th c. tambour top and foldover writing flap fitted interior with brass and glass inkwells baize writing surface above a single drawer on turned and tapered fluted legs joined stretcher toupie feet height 35 3/4 in. width 29 3/4 in. depth 21 in.
Inlaid lap desk, bookmatched figuralInlaid lap desk, bookmatched figural wood, brass and mother-of-pearl inlay, ebonized string inlaid borders, interior with some rosewood veneer, cartouche on top "Clarisse", 3-1/4 x 11 x 10 in. closed. Probably lacking inkwells, ink stains, minor abrasions and losses.
INDUSTRIAL SHEET BRASS-COVEREDINDUSTRIAL SHEET BRASS-COVERED AND IRON-TRIMMED DESK The demilune glass-lined leather-inset top over conforming case with kneehole recess flanked on either side by three drawers. 29 1/2 x 70 x 28 1/2 in.
LOUIS XVI STYLE BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANYLOUIS XVI STYLE BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY DESKLOUIS XVI STYLE BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY DESK, the eared rectangular molded top inset with a gilt tooled leather surface above a shaped frieze fitted with a drawer flanked by two short drawers on turned tapering legs with cap feet h:31w:60d:32.50in.
Brass mounted burlwood lap desk,Brass mounted burlwood lap desk, interior with two inkwells, cartouche on top "J Forsyth", British, 19th century, 6-1/4 x 15-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., on later stand 20-1/4 x 16-1/2 x 10-1/4 in. Losses to interior leather hinge, interior lid separated, extensive veneer losses (several pieces off but present), lacking interior tray. Kentucky Private Collection
Brass-mounted mahogany lap desk,Brass-mounted mahogany lap desk, mahogany and other figured veneers, interior with leather-lined writing surface and two glass ink pots, British, 19th century, 6 x 13-3/4 x 9 in. (opens to 18 in.). Generally good condition, ink pots probably associated, separations and wear to leather, veneer cracks, minor scratches, later gilding and wear to brass corner mounts. Private Collection, Augusta, Georgia
A George III Brass Inlaid Lap DeskA George III Brass Inlaid Lap Desk of rectangular form opening to a felt-lined writing surface raised on a later stand. Height 22 1/2 x width 18 1/4 x depth 11 1/4 inches on stand.
Brass Desk Accessories an assembledBrass Desk Accessories an assembled group of three brass desk accessories including a letter holder with eagle perched on a ball a bowl with key handle and a miniature carriage clock; bowl dia. 9 in.
A Brass Bound Mahogany and BurlwoodA Brass Bound Mahogany and Burlwood Lap Desk of rectangular form opening to a fitted interior having a parcel gilt tooled leather inset writing surface. Height 6 x width 11 5/8 x depth 9 inches.
Attractive English Cut Brass-InlaidAttractive English Cut Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk, second quarter 19th century, in the neoclassical taste, the lap desk writing surface and implements compartments removed and the interior lined in marbleized Florentine papers to form a documents box, the central facade fitted with a lock, h. 5-3/4", w. 16", d. 10".
4 Drawer Leathertop Desk with Brass4 Drawer Leathertop Desk with Brass Inlay. Signed SLIGH. Dimensions: 60" x 30" x 29"
MAHOGANY INLAID LAP DESKwith brassMAHOGANY INLAID LAP DESKwith brass handles and green felt-lined writing surface; side drawer with divided compartments; 19 inches wide; 11 1/4 inches; 7 1/4 inches high Condition:
ENGLISH BRASS BANDED MAHOGANY LAPENGLISH BRASS BANDED MAHOGANY LAP DESK 19th c., England, figured mahogany, the hinged top opening gilt tooled leather writing surface and fitted storage compartments, with secret compartment for storing valuables, monogrammed plaque on top, 6.5"h x 18"l x 10"w
ENGLISH BRASS-INLAID MAHOGANY TRAVELINGENGLISH BRASS-INLAID MAHOGANY TRAVELING LAP DESKEnglish brass-inlaid mahogany traveling lap desk, 19th c., hinged lid with brass trim and cartouche, interior fitted with leather writing surface, lifting to reveal open storage, with pencil slot and open cubbies, campaign style carrying handles, interior lock plate marked E. Turner, approx 4.75"h, 13"w, 9.5"d, 10lbs
BOULLE INLAID BRASS SECRETARY:BOULLE INLAID BRASS SECRETARY: Inlaid brass Boulle secretary, having a 2 door, 2 door upper portion resting on a single drawer desk with pull-out leather writing surface. Keys present. Some inlay & brass from desk in drawer. Raised on cabriole legs with metal mounted female masques at knees and scrolling foliate feet. Approx. 54.25'' h x 32.25'' l x 21'' w.
CONDITION: Scattered loss.
A Regency Brass-Inlaid MahoganyA Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk c. 1815 interior with original tooled leather writing surface and fitted with ink wells concealed drawer in case height 7 1/4 in. width 19 3/4 in. depth 10 1/2 in.
ANTIQUE BRASS INLAID TRAVELINGANTIQUE BRASS INLAID TRAVELING ARTIST'S LAP DESK BOX, 1...Antique Brass Inlaid Traveling Artist's Lap Desk Box, 19th century, with flanking recessed brass carrying handles, inner lift top and drawer exposing compartmentalized storage.
Height 6.5 in. Width 15.5 in. Depth 12.75 in.
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VICTORIAN BRASS-INLAID ROSEWOODVICTORIAN BRASS-INLAID ROSEWOOD LADY'S DESK Victorian brass-Inlaid rosewood lady's desk, the retictulated gallery with oval handles above a removable cartonnier with one long drawer over two short, revealing a hinged writing surface opening to reveal green baize, with the cartonnier removed, another section opens to reveal a full rectangular work table with single drawer on turned legs with casters. 41" H x 25" W x 19" D;p
WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOODWILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD LAP DESKWilliam IV Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk , mid-19th c., fitted interior writing slope inset with green velvet, on later stand, box h. 7 in., w. 15 1/2 in., d. 11 in., overall h. 25 in., w. 17 in., d. 12 1/2 in Provenance: Property of Whitney Plantation Museum, Wallace, LA, sold to benefit the Big House reinterpretation fund.
FRENCH STYLE DESKOrnately inlaidFRENCH STYLE DESKOrnately inlaid with brass and copper cylinder desk in the French style, tooled leather writing interior, ca.1900, 30"W. x 42"H.
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Louis XVI-Style Brass-Mounted MahoganyLouis XVI-Style Brass-Mounted Mahogany Desk, late 19th century, the rectangular top with an inset gilt-tooled black leather surface and turreted corners, with a three-quarter, pierced brass gallery, the conforming frieze fitted with a central brass-banded, paneled drawer, flanked to either side by two like, smaller drawers, raised on fluted, tapering circular legs ending in brass peg feet, the back with faux-drawer fronts, the sides fitted with leather-inset, pull-out slides, h. 31", w. 55", d. 29-3/4".