$215
Regency Brass-inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk and Writing Accoutrements, second quarter 19th century, the rectangular box with brass stringing throughout and a shield plaque inscribed "EJ Coolidge/Watertown," opening to a fitted interior with compartments, a Mosley Revolving inkwell and tooled velvet writing surface, an assortment of Victorian valentines, and three pens: one an Edward Todd & Co. 14kt gold and mother-of-pearl; (imperfections), ht. 4, wd. 14, dp. 10 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-07-16