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 click to enlarge | Item #: 6498 Late 16th century German friendship or marriage box Late 16th century German friendship or marriage box, made of walnut or fruit wood. Extensive wood and ivory marquetry work with ivory portraits. Measures 4 and one half inches high by 10 and one quarter inches wide. $7350 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6890 Early English oak candlebox with lidded top opening Early English oak candlebox with lidded top opening to a large compartment, above a full facia drawer with brass pulls, the front featuring classic hand carved decoration, c. 1780. 17.75 in. H x 12.50 in. W x 5 & five-eights in. D. $2200 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6482 Victorian rosewood inlaid mother of pearl stamp box c1850 Victorian rosewood inlaid mother of pearl stamp box c1850. This little stamp box is inlay with mother of pearl in a leaf and flower design. measures 4 and one quarter inches long by 1 and thee eighths inches deep and 1 and three quarter inches high. $385 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7480 Exquisite Louis XVI style master porcelain snuff box c1840 An exquisite Louis XVI style master snuff box, the hinged cover a miniaturized hand-painted pastoral scene on porcelain, encircled by a gilt bronze rim, above a similar bronze base with lock, the sides decorated in raised, stylized acanthus leaves. Interior fitted with silk, unmarked, possibly Sevres. Note a fleck at bottom of portraiture, in the original firing. France, c.1840. 4.25" dia. X 1.50" H $2000 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 2770 Antique French Engraved car racing Pewter covered box Racing box,Antique Engraved Pewter car racing Box. Hallmarked on the bottom. This French engraved pewter container measures 10 and one eighth inches wide and is 3 and three eighths inches deep and depicts an early car that would have been used in cross country racing at the beginning of the 20th century. This very rare antique car memorabilia pewter box stands 1 and one quarter inches tall. Engraved scene depicts a motor car on the road in the country. Early car memborabilia from this period is extremely difficult to find. This piece was purchased in Paris over 20 years ago. Hallmarked on base. $1650 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5330 Sandalwood Southern India jewel box from Mysore c1855 Sandalwood Southern India jewel box from Mysore c1855. This jewel box was hand carved from solid sandalwood by a master carver in Southern India and used as a jewelry box. Measures 11 inches wide by 4 inches deep by 4 inches high. This box is profusely carved with a variety of foliate designs interspersed with mythic beasts, people and animals being hunted by archers, around a center temple scene. Excellent original patina and condition with original brass hardware and claw feet. There is one small old line crack on the top board which is common with India boxes from this period. To see similar carving detail go to Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer page 153 $1850 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6019 Boxed set of four crystal decanters Tantalus c1900 Boxed set of four cut crystal clear glass decanters or Tantalus c1900. This is one of the finest sets we have handled. The four matching hand cut crystal decanters have cut stoppers which fit perfectly. The bottle tops were each cut to create spouts for easy pouring. They are not signed but the decanters are Baccarat quality. The box was made from the finest matching solid mahogany. The inside top has hand fitted leather and the two sides have flush fitting brass handles. The box measures 8 and three quarter inches high, 8 inches wide and 8 inches deep. Original key and finish. Weighs 12.6 lbs. $1500 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6911 Japanese Aesthetic Period black lacquered box c1880 Japanese Aesthetic Period black lacquered, hinged writing or document box with removable, fitted compartment, the covered top displaying multi specimen inlaid woods in geometric design & gilt foliate painted decoration, the interior lid featuring a gilt abstract landscape with birds. Japan, c. 1880. 13 5/8 in. W x 9.25 in. D x 5 5/8 in. H $1650 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 4599 Early green painted pantry box c1800 Early green painted pantry box c1800. This is a rare pantry box because of its original green painted surface. Most American Country painted pantry boxes have been either repainted or refinished. This dark spruce green colored pantry box measures 6 inches wide by 2 and three quarter inches high. $450 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7214 Solid silver dresser box from Thailand Solid silver dresser box from Thailand. Weighs 1370 grams or 44 ozs. This had made box dates from the early 20th century. Wonderful intricate raised and hand cut design detail. Measures 7 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 5 inches high. Excellent condition. $1875 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7361 Early American miniature jewelry box c1810 Early American miniature jewelry box c1810 to 1830. This early box retains its original surface and wooden drawer pulls. Each of the four drawers and the top were made with large hand cut dovetails. The back has two wide boards and the sides have French feet. Measures 9 inches high, 7.75 inches wide and 5 inches deep. $750 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6883 French 19thc ruby glass hinged casket or box French 19thc ruby glass hinged casket or box with rounded, squared corners, original ormolu mounting with wreath and acanthus leaf decoration, c. 1880. 4.50 in. L x 3.25 in D x 4 in. H (approx.), $1950 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5688 Early American wood knife box c1800 Early New England walnut knife box c1800. This knife box, or country kitchen untencil holder, has lovely large hand cut dovetails on all sides. Excellent condition. Measures 16 and one half inches long by 9 and one half inches wide by 7 inches high. $375 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6496 17th. century German iron box with painted portraits of Roman emperors Very rare Renaissance iron box with original key and complicated locking mechanism. Painted on all sides, with portrait medallions of Roman emperors wearing laurel wreaths. Paint is remarkably well preserved. German, 17th century. Measures 10 and one half inches high by 17 inches wide and 7 and one half inches deep. Excellent condition. $9575 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7399 19th C Meissen shell shaped covered hand painted porcelain box 19th C Meissen shell shaped covered hand painted porcelain box. Signed on bottom. Measures 2.75 inches deep by 2.75 inches long and 1.25 inches thick. $325 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5788 Grayson Derby steel and copper storage box c1915 Grayson Derby steel and copper storage box c1915. This modern or contemporary box was made from solid steel and held together with steel straps and solid copper rivets. The quality of this trunk is amazing. There are two slide bolds that hold the lid from opening. Signed under the lid Grayson Derby 1915. This piece would be a perfect coffee table. ** By the consignor's request the price of this item has been reduced from $2500 ** $1800 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6828 Capo di monte hand painted porcelain hinged box Capodimonte high relief, hand painted porcelain hinged box with overall pastoral decoration, including putti; gilt ormolu fittings with lock, marked: Crowned "N" verso. Naples, Italy, c 1890. 6 1/2 inches L X 3 and one half inches D X 3 and one quarter inches H. $2000 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6880 19th c. hand blown cranberry glass hinged casket box 19th c. hand blown cranberry glass hinged casket or box with rounded ends and domed top, original brass mountings, polished base. France c. 1870. $1760 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7500 Figured maple document box c1800 Fine birdseye maple document box mounted in hand cut nickel plated brass. Lined with old Italian marbled paper. Ivory inset medallion features a rampant lion, a coat of arms, and the words SPES DARIT AUXILIUM. Measures 14.75 by 9.75 by 5.5 inches high. Circa 1790 to 1820. $1600 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5575 Antique American country pantry box c1840 Antique American country pantry box c1840. This pantry box retains its original dark brown patina. Measures 4 and three quarter inches by two inches. $185 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7070 17thC Flemish casket box ebonized with straw design Renaissance 17thC Flemish casket box ebonized with rare straw design. Measures 8 inches long by 5 inches deep and 7 inches high. $4550 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7450 16th century Renaissance Spanish box pierced iron over oak 16th century Spanish renaissance box, pierced iron over oak core height 4" width 3.50" depth 3.25" Original condition. $4900 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7398 American Victorian ivory inlaid calling card case c1875 American Victorian ivory inlaid calling card case c1875. Measures 4 x3 x.5/8 th inches. Excellent condition. Card space opening 2 9/16th inches. Excellent original condition. $400 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7068 16th century Flemish leather hand tooled box with drawer Renaissance 16th century Flemish leather hand tooled dome top box with drawer. Measures 8 inches long by 5 and one half inches deep and 7 inches high. $4675 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7110 C1800 English brass and rosewood stationery box C1800 English brass banded rosewood stationery or letter box with original interior compartments. Measures 13 inches long by 5 inches deep and 9 inches high. $3450 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7360 Maine folk art painted document box c1830 Maine folk art painted document box c1830. The origianl red and black painted surface is remarkably well preserved. The red is a warm terra cotta hue. The pattern is best described as reptilian. All original with no repairs. Fat hand cut dovetails. Original hand forged hardware. This is one of the best painted boxes we have offered. It measures 15.25 wide by 6.5 inches high by 8.5 inches deep. This box was found in a Maine estate and has been in a local collection for many years. $1750 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5619 Japanese Boxwood Covered carved Crane box Edo Meiji This is an important example of the finest in late Edo to early Meiji wood carving. The piece is a covered box carved in the shape of a nesting Japanese Crane. Incredible detail to the feathers and head. Fine old patina indicates a dating from 1840 to 1870. The box measures 6 and seven eighths inches long by 3 inches wide by 3 inches high. The interior has been accented with either a light wash of gold lacquer or gold paint. Of particular note is the interior base which has been skillfully carved to make it look as if it were made of strips of interwoven wood or bamboo. The box is signed on the base. The signature translates to Dosen Z ( made by Dosen). The very tip of the tail on the upper lid has had a chipped end which has been very finely restored, we owned the piece for several years and did not even notice the repair until taking the photos for this listing. For the Japanese, the crane or tsuru is considered a national treasure, appearing in art, literature, and folklore. The Japanese regard the crane as a symbol of good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. $2200 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5859 19th century hand casted silver covered box Antique 19th century hand casted silver covered box. This little box was made from solid silver and was hand casted in a mold. Measures 3 inches wide, 2 inches deep and 1 and three quarter inches high. Heavy deep casting. Unsigned. $575 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5378 Japanese Arita ware porcelain blue and white box Japanese Arita ware porcelain blue and white covered footed box. This Japanese ceramic box dates from the early to mid 19th century. Lovely hand painted decoration under glaze. Measures 5 inches square by 4 and one half inches to the top of its lid. $385 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7489 Japanese Edo black lacquered writing document box c1865 Japanese Edo period black lacquered writing, document box with cover, overall gold leaf foliate decoration with clover leaf crests, the interior and undercover surface a gold dust finish, original brass pulls. Edo Period, Note a museum quality restoration to under rim of cover is shown in one of the pictures provided. It is very dificult to notice from the outside. Dimensions: 4" H x 10 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D $2600 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6951 Chinese hand hammered brass lidded box 1850 Chinese hand hammered brass lidded box with jade applique panels, inlaid with camphorwood, on amber glass bead feet, the top surmounted by a carved jade medallion, c. 1850. 6 in W x 3.75 in D x 3.50 in. H. $1650 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6602 Early English inlaid boxwood tea box with banding c1790 English Georgian inlaid boxwood tea box with cross banded edges, circa 1790. Measures 6 inches wide by 4 and one half inches deep by 4 and one half inches high. Very good condition with some small old repairs. $750 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5186 Mennonite antique covered oval wood pantry box c1870 Mennonite antique covered wood pantry box c1870 to 1880. This covered wood pantry box is in excellent original condition with out any breaks or repairs. The patina is a lovely dry nut brown ,never waxed or polished. This oval pantry box measures 2 and seven eighths inches high by 6 and one quarter inches long. $285 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5697 French bread baguette box c1870 French bread or baguette box. 1870 Tapered pine box with hinged top. Measures 28 inches high in front, 31 and one half inches high in back, 10 and one half inches wide, and 9 inches deep. $875 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7458 English yew wood oyster veneer stand c1900 English yew wood oyster veneer splay leg stand c1900. This stand has wonderful bookmatched oyster burl yew wood veneer on its top surface. Solid mahogany base with solid brass casters. Two lift up storage compartments with original liners. Excellent original patina and condition. Measures 24 inches wide by 23 inches top of its two storage boxes and 20 inches to the top of the inside flat surface area. $875 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 4842 Antique Mother of Pearl and Brass Snuff Box This 18th century antique brass snuff box measures 2 and three quarters inches long by 1 and seven eighths inches wide and is 1 and one quarter inches high. Made circa 1780 to 1810 of brass and iridescent mother of pearl shell. Probably English. The top is hinged, and the inside of the bottom panel is engraved "Martha Hosmer". The top and each side panel is minutely engraved with utmost precision and delicacy.This can be seen in the thumbnail images. $395 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5860 French Colonial Indochine silver tea cannister 19th century French Colonial Indochine 19th c tea box. This silver box is from the middle19th century, probably Hanoi. Signed on the bottom Argent 800 HOA. This box would have been made in what is now part of Vietnam during the French occupation, which was 1887 to 1954. Very fine handwork depicting dense vines and leaves with beading. Measures 3 and one quarter inches high by 2 and seven eighths inches high. The inside is lined in rosewood, still fragrant of tea. Condition very good with just one tiny ding to the cover edge. $395 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5613 A Japanese Bronze Box with Mice Dressed as Men A delightful example of the finely honed use of humor in Japanese Art as described so well in the book Playfulness in Japanese Art by Nobuo Tsuji, Spencer Museum of Art, 1986. This small bronze box is molded in a woven basket look with low relief figures of mice in human clothing on the top lid. Two smaller mice on the left are seen approaching two much larger mice on the right side of the lid the details in each is quite remarkable. The box measures 3 and one third inches long by 1 and one half inches wide and is three eighths inches deep. Excellent condition and patina. We date this one to the late Meiji period, circa 1885 to 1910 $550 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6481 Early English burl wood brass mounted tea box c1830 Early English burl wood brass mounted tea box c1830. Excellent original condition with brass and ivory decoration. The inside retains its original lids and interior. Measures 8 inches long by 4 and one half inches deep and 4 and one quarter inches high. $675 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5187 Antique Chinese hand painted wooden lunch box 19th century Antique Chinese hand painted wooden lunch box 19th century. This antique Chinese wooden storage box has two covers which can be removed or lifted to put food inside. The hand swings back and forth and is hand carved depicting two Chinese women cooking. This wooden box retains all its original red paint and hand painted flower design that is all over the top and sides. Excellent condition with one small piece of carving missing on the handle. This antique lunch box measures 6 inches to its top, 13 inches to the top of its handle and 11 inches across. $475 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6497 German 16th century geometric carved oak missal box German 16th century pinwheel motif chip carved oak missal box with floral iron strapwork. Measures 4 inches high, 9 and three quarters inches wide, and 6 and one half inches deep. Very good original condition. $11750 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 4870 Antique brass and agate snuff box 18th to early 19th century Antique brass and agate snuff box 18th to early 19th century. This antique snuff box is all original and dates from either the 18th or early 19th century. The agate stone top and bottom each have large agate stones inset into them. This box measures 2 and one half inches wide by three quarter inches deep by seven eighth inches high. $375 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 2704 Antique lg French silver toilet set made by Aucoc in Paris Aucoc silver,Antique French silver toilet set made by Aucoc in Paris, This antique "French toilet set" is with out a doubt the best one we have ever seen. This Sterling silver "toilet set" measures 27 inches wide by 19 and one half inches deep by 10 inches high.There are four blown glass decanters covered boxes candlesticks Sterling dishes,mirrors,there are seventeen pieces of sterling silver on top with another compartmented section with combs,brushes,covered boxes,and many other accessories all with solid 18k yellow gold Crown monograms. The box is solid oak retaining its original recessed hardware and key.This is an amazing set.Aucoc was established in the begining of the 19th century and was the favorite jewelry and silver supplier to the house of King Louis Philippe,the family of Orleans and also Napolean lll also Emperous Eugenie. The family of Aucoc sold the buisness in 1932. Aucoc was located at 6 rue de La Paix the premier location in Paris.They were with out question the Tiffany's of France. This set is in excellent original condition. It came top us from a local estate that purchased it years ago from an important Paris dealer that acquired it directly from and important Paris family. $18500 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6902 Middle Eastern 19th c bone and ivory travel box Middle Eastern 19th c bone and ivory inlaid travel or document hinged sandlewood box with fitted interior, overall foliate decoration, on bracket feet, probably Syrian. 10.25 in. W x 7 in. D x 4.25 in H. $1575 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6285 18th century English mahogany tea box c1790 Charming 18th century English tea box c1790. Richly grained mahogany with an ivory and brass knob and a fine hand made brass hinge. The inside retains its original silver paper lining. Measures 4 and one quarter inches wide by 4 and three quarter inches deep and 5 and one quarter inches high. Mint original condition, no cracks, chips or repairs.This is the sweetest little tea box we have come across in years. $475 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 4880 Antique Hand Painted Tobacco Snuff Box woman of the evening c1820 Snuff Box woman of the evening c1820. Antique Hand Painted Tobacco Snuff Box depicting a woman of the evening, hand painted and in very good original condition. The bottom label states that this snuff box was purchased from Weiner's Antique shop Boston 11 Park Street corner Beacon opposite the State House Price 2.00 Sept 24 1935. The rare snuff box measures 3 and one quarter inches long by 2 and one quarter inches deep by 3/4 inches high. $450 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6327 Antique 19th Century Birds Diorama shadow box This antique, 19th century diorama of two birds measures 11 and three quarters inches wide by 13 and seven eighths inches high and is 3 and five eighths inches deep. $775 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 4953 Fabrique De Geneve eight song cylinder music box with bells c1870 Fabrique De Geneve eight song cylinder music box with nine bells c1870. This fine Swiss music box plays eight songs and has a beautiful sound. We just had it cleaned and had the original finish waxed. The inlay, depicting a bird in flight, is composed of exotic woods, including rosewood, boxwood, and tulip. This music box has its original silver plated key cover stamped S L Marsden 1870. Measures 22 and three quarter inches wide by 12 inches deep and 10 and one half inches high. The case is in mint original condition without any repairs or problems. ** By the consignor's request the price of this item has been reduced from $7900 ** $6500 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5876 Victorian English box with hummingbird decoration 1860 Victorian English papier mache box painted with floral and bird decoration. Beautiful etched brass hardware. This box measures 6 and three quarter inches by 4 inches by 3 and three quarter inches high. All original, c1860. $675 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7139 16th century Nurenberg engraved steel box with key 16th century Nurenberg engraved steel box with key. Measures 7 inches wide by 4 inches high and 4 inches deep. $3250 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5209 Sandalwood Southern India glove box Mysore c1855 Sandalwood Southern India glove box from Mysore c1855. This glove box was hand carved from solid sandalwood by a master carver in Southern India and used as a glove box. Measures 12 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 2 and one half inches high. This box is profusely carved with a variety of foliate designs interspersed with mythic beasts, people and peacocks. Excellent original patina and condition. There is one old line crack on the bottom board which has been reglued and one on the top left of the box which is hard to see.(which is quite normal for these period boxes) To see similar carving detail go to Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer page 153 $1350 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 4881 Antique Hand Painted Snuff Box with gold flake design c1820 Antique Hand Painted oval Snuff Box with gold flake design c1820,This antique hand painted snuff box measures three inches long by 1 and five eighth inches wide by 1 inch thick. Very good condition. $395 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6804 Japanese Lacquer Sage Dansu box Meiji Period Lacquer Sage-Dansu, Meiji Period, of rectangular form, with two hinged doors opening to two columns of three drawers, the whole above a larger deep drawer, decorated in gold takamakie, kiramakie, togidashi, and kirigane, with recessed panels of birds among flowers, the interior similarly decorated on a mura nashiji ground, bronzed copper mounts, bronze drawer handles. Measures 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep and 16 and one half inches high. $4500 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5558 French inlaid mother of pearl silver gold coin box 1890 This antique Art Deco Yellow gold, pink, silver and mother of pearl coin box on celluloid with purple silk moire c1890. Measures 3 and one quarter inches long by 2 inches deep and three quarter inches deep. Excellent original condition with out and damage or repairs. $675 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6861 Japanese 19th c. papier mache letter box Japanese 19th c. papier mache letter box with domed top, hand painted scene of courtesans at work & play, with Samurai warriors; opening to a divided interior with a brass pull, c. 1870. 8 in. H x 8 in. W x 3.25 in. D. $1575 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6591 Early walnut inlaid sewing box with tray c1820 Early walnut inlaid sewing box with tray, circa 1820. This American inlaid sewing box is in excellent condition, with fan inlay in each corner, and a decorative silver insert in the top. The silk lined inside tray and mirror are original to the box. The bottom is dovetailed to the sides. Measures 10 x 7 x 4.5. $750 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 4845 Small Joseph Wilmore Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Box c1810 Small Joseph Wilmore antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Box c1810. This Vinaigrette is hallmarked but the hallmarks are hard to make out. Measures one and one eighths inches by seven eighth inches by one quarter inch. Good as found condition. Weighs 16.5 grams. $375 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6604 19th century brass Bicycle horn in original walnut box Rare Victorian 19th century brass bicycle horn in original walnut box. The box measures 7 and one quarter inches square by 3 and one half inches high. $475 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7415 Indian rosewood 19th c dowry box from Malabar Rare early 19th century Indian rosewood dowery box from the Malabar Coast. The top is carved out of one solid block of rosewood. It retains all of its original solid cast brass fittings. There are some age cracks in the lid, a few missing molding tacks and a break at the top of the lock face. It measures 13.25 inches wide by 10.25 inches deep by 9 inches high. $2500 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6866 French white opaline glass hinged box c1920 French white opaline glass, hinged box in shape of ribbed sea shell with gilt ormolu mounts, c. 1920s. 3 in. H x 6 in. L x 5.75 in. W. $1800 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 7141 Early German tin coin travel box with original painted surface 17th century curved side iron traveling alms box with faint paint. German Early tin coin travel box with original painted surface. Measures 5 and one half inches wide by 5 and one half inches high by 2 and one half inches deep. $1500 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 5868 Charles X tantalus from the Duchesse de la Roche Guillaume Seine French Charles X period tantalus from the Duchesse de la Roche Guillaume, Seine. This fine rosewood tantalus was made France in early 19th century. The top, front and base are inlaid with brass, ivory and red enamel. There are four Baccarat decanters and sixteen Baccarat glasses. Each decanter is 8 inches high and the glasses are 3 inches high. The box itself measures 13 and one half inches wide,10 inches deep and 10 and three quarter inches high. There is one replacement glass. Original key. This set is was brought back from Paris over 50 years ago. The pictures do not do the piece justice. This piece is far more important looking in person. It is the finest tantalus we have ever offered. $2800 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6817 19th c. bronze bibelot dresser jewelry box 19th c. bronze bibelot box with hinged cover; bronze applique side panels with flora & fauna motifs and a repousse cover featuring two deer, the interior fabriced, probably Austrian. 5 and three quarter inches wide x 4 and three eighth inches deep x 3 and three eighths inches high. $1675 |
 click to enlarge | Item #: 6054 English Mahogany and brass laptop desk c1800 English Mahogany and brass lap top desk c1800. We were told by the estate that this antique laptop desk had belonged to Lord Pentland. It is without a doubt the best laptop desk we have had. The box is made from the finest matching mahogany with inset brass braces all around its sides, middle, and top. The desk opens to a tapered, hand tooled leather writing surface. Inside there are compartments for pens, pencils, and an ink well. When we removed the tray, we suspected that the box had a secret compartment. After several hours, we located a tiny slot that, when a pen knife is inserted into it, releases a solid mahogany board concealing three fine small drawers just underneath the inkwell and pencil holder. It is nearly impossible to detect. The box is in excellent condition with original key. Measures 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep and 6 inches high. Opens to 20 inches. ** By the consignor's request the price of this item has been reduced from $2800 ** $2200 |