Lot 11
Unknown English Cabinetmaker - George III style mahogany lap desk on stand (c.1900)
Medium
mahogany veneer on pine, leather, brass, felt
Dimensions
desk: 5 1/4 x 16 x 9 1/4 inches stand: 17 x 16 1/2 x 10 inches

Estimate: $100 - $200

Price Realized: $325
Includes buyer's premium

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Provenance
a Centre Island, Oyster Bay collection
Condition
good condition- cracking and lifting to mahogany veneer. some accretions on surface, would benefit from cleaning and oiling. some splitting along cloth covered hinge.
Notes
desk opens to full size of 16 x 19 inches.

accompanied by original key, all hinges latches and locks functional.