{"id":63012,"date":"2024-09-25T04:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T04:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dltinas.shop\/product\/1800s-antique-english-military-style-lap-desk-writing-box\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T04:33:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T04:33:30","slug":"1800s-antique-english-military-style-lap-desk-writing-box","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.dltinas.shop\/product\/1800s-antique-english-military-style-lap-desk-writing-box\/","title":{"rendered":"1800’s Antique English Military Style Lap Desk Writing Box"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Here is a beautiful and rare lap desk from what looks to be 1851 – you can see a date written under the leather writing area. The box has a solid wood base with inset brass pieces, that was a staple of English military design. At the top of the piece there is a brass spot for engraving initials, however it was never engraved (so you could actually have your initials put in). The box opens all the way so that it sits flat, like a desk. There is a green leather section in the center and cubbies on the bottom. I believe some of the cubby lids are missing, but there are two present. The leather area also lifts from the front and from the back, revealing a storage section for papers, letters, etc. The underside is covered in a stunning textile, shown in the last photo.
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Dimensions<\/dt>\n
18ʺW × 10ʺD × 5.5ʺH<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Styles<\/dt>\n
Campaign<\/dd>\n
English<\/dd>\n
Traditional<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Period<\/dt>\n
Mid 19th Century<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Country of Origin<\/dt>\n
United Kingdom<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Item Type<\/dt>\n
Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Materials<\/dt>\n
Brass<\/dd>\n
Leather<\/dd>\n
Wood<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Condition<\/dt>\n
Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Color<\/dt>\n
Brown<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Condition Notes<\/dt>\n

\n The piece is in very nice condition for it’s age, though there are some flaws to note. The lid stays …
\n more<\/span>The piece is in very nice condition for it’s age, though there are some flaws to note. The lid stays slightly ajar when it’s closed and the original key is missing. There is a small imperfection to the wood by the brass hinge, seen in the 9th photo. Some of the lids to the interior cubbies are missing. Light wear\/aging to the wood. Appears a piece of wood moulding has been repaired inside. less<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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