| 355. A Burlwood Lapdesk, London, England, 19th Century
The hinged lid of rectangular form mounted with brass strapwork and centering a name plaque engraved "MRiddell", opening to reveal a gilt and tooled black leather writing surface and a pen holder flanked by four compartments, the brass lock closure stamped Beamah, London. 7 1/4" h., 20" w., 10" d.
1,000/2,000 SOLD: $920.00
Condition: top cracked in two places with small warping on one side, lacking shield shaped plaque on interior, general surface wear.
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