19th C. English Mahogany Campaign Style Portable Lap Desk Writing Box

Description

A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully aged warm rich patina. circa … more A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully aged warm rich patina. circa 1825

Commonly used by military officers in the field, traveling merchants and businessmen, this portable writing desk was hand-crafted in England in the first half of the 19th century, featuring a brass hinged lift-top opening to reveal an inset merlot velvet writing surface, each side lifting to reveal open storage, having divided compartments fitted with removable concave shaped wooden pen tray and two later glass inkwells. The rectangular mahogany case fitted with two inset folding brass handles, one accesses a concealed full length drawer where the owner would have hidden valuables.

Dimensions: (approx)
6.5" High, 18" Wide, 10" Deep
10.5lbs

Perfectly imperfect, pieces like this are why we love antiques, having rich patina over the whole, beautiful antique mahogany coloring with superb wood grain detail, scattered minor antique character marks add to the overall authenticity, rustic charm, warmth and depth. Discoloration, fading and minor imperfections, all typical of wear and tear consistent with age and use. Accompanied with later accessories.

Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished lustrous French patina sheen, ready for immediate use and many more years of enjoyment. less