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Object 29

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

Walnut with exceptionally beautiful grain with fine inlaid wood cartouche and escutcheon, 16” x 10” x 4 ¾”

 Item — Object: 29
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is a collection of antique writing desks. Lap desks featured a writing surface, compartments for pens, ink, sand or blotting paper, and storage for stationery and documents. Made of hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, these desks are very sturdy.

George Newton donated this collection.

Dates: Other: 16” x 10” x 4 ¾”