A Victorian tortoiseshell and birch wood portable secretary desk
mid-19th century
mid-19th century
the inkwell and pounce pot lids inscribed Parkins & Gotto/London, the fitted interior with letter slots and cubby holes, three drawers, a spring-loaded drawer with two brass-lidded glass bottles, and a royal blue velvet lined hinged writing surface with well.
height 12in (30.5cm); width 16 1/2in (42cm); depth 10in (25.5cm)
height 12in (30.5cm); width 16 1/2in (42cm); depth 10in (25.5cm)
Sold for
US$ 1,000
inc. premium
Category: Furniture / European Furniture and Works of Art
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