
Antique lap desk traveling Civil War Era mahogany wood 1800 original 16x9x6. Nice condition, not perfect 4. A couple of round ring marks on the top, someone put a glass down on the tip 5. Brass handles on each side, one is the drawer pull and handle the other a fixed handle 6. Brass top holder upper, see photo 7.
I believe the green felt is a replacement, the original probably worn out 8. On left see small hole in casing, there would have been a small brass rod that acted as a lock for the drawer 9.All over light wear 10. The pen tray will lift out, storage under 11. This box is very sturdy, heavy weighs 9.5 pounds before packaing 13. Lock is intact, would work if you had the key.
Front to back 9.5 in. Open 19 x 16 x 3.25 in. Scroll down for larger photos. All US packages have tracking and are insured. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution.
