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Furniture - Portable Roll Top Lap Desk


1830 – 1850 (Date manufactured/created)
Wood (Mahogany), Metal (Brass), Ivory , Ebony
Mahogany portable desk with tambour top that rolls back when front drawer is pulled out. c.1840. Writing surface unfolds and lays on drawer. Drawer section under tambour raises up and locks in place by wooden springs at sides. Inlaid ivory and ebony compass rose in middle. Inlay at sides. Brass squared handles.  Center cubby door off hinges. Key-lock drawers and cubby (all keys missing) OH 9"; OW 19 1/4"; OD 14 1/2".
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