Sold for:
$1,410
$1,410
Cherry Lap Desk, America, 19th century, diamond-shaped ivory escutcheon on lap desk with hinged slant lid, applied molding and gilt striping, opening to a cavity with a gallery of three small drawers, a compartment with lift-top, and two other compartments, accompanied by an inscribed bill of lading dated August 22, 1849, for goods shipped to Veracruz from New York, ht. 7, wd. 14 3/8, dp. 17 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-02-20
