victorian ebony & mother of pearl lap desk

A mid Victorian ebony veneered and mother of pearl inlaid lap desk. The lap desk has a fine satinwood interior with a green leather writing surface that has a gold tooled edge. The top edge of the desk has two screw top glass inkwells, marked "London Patent", and lidded compartments for sealing wax, nibs, clips etc. and a pen rack. The lids are ebony veneered, mother of pearl inlaid and have carved mother of pearl knob handles. The lap desk is in good condition, the centre of the green leather writing surface is a replacement. (Circa 1870) Height 10.5cm (4.1 inches) Width 38cm (15 inches) Depth 25.5cm (10 inches) Victorian Ebony & Mother of Pearl Lap Desk

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 45X9NDKKN

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Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd are a British antiques business specialising in furniture, with a substantial range of antique clocks, scientific objects, ceramics, antique glass and metal ware. The antiques for sale on our website are also on show in our antique shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. All of our antique furniture and furnishings are meticulously sourced to ensure consistently high quality. We are also approved members of both LAPADA and CINOA antique dealers trade associations.

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