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ANONYMOUS; BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY
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A Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk
Anonymous; British, 19th century
A very fine folding lap desk with green felt writing pad, ink wells, front latched paper compartment, locking document compartment with original key, pen and quill compartments, and other original details. The box is bound with two brass straps and two corner straps on each side. The desk also has inset brass handles on each side. The top of the box is inset with a brass plate which is inscribed with the name "George Cooke/London".
19 7/8 x 10½ x 6½ in.(50.5 x 26.7 x 16.5 cm.) box closed.
Anonymous; British, 19th century
A very fine folding lap desk with green felt writing pad, ink wells, front latched paper compartment, locking document compartment with original key, pen and quill compartments, and other original details. The box is bound with two brass straps and two corner straps on each side. The desk also has inset brass handles on each side. The top of the box is inset with a brass plate which is inscribed with the name "George Cooke/London".
19 7/8 x 10½ x 6½ in.(50.5 x 26.7 x 16.5 cm.) box closed.