Antique Victorian Rosewood & Satinwood Lap Desk
Antique Victorian Rosewood & Satinwood Lap Desk
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This little lap desk earns its keep through the corners. Rosewood and satinwood run in alternating bands across every face, and at each corner the strips are mitered to meet in a perfect point, no small feat of hand veneer work. Lift the lid and a red velvet panel and a small fitted till are still doing their Victorian job, though not without some wear along the way.
This box is in honest, workable antique condition with real wear. There is no key, so the lock cannot be tested, though the mechanism and mother of pearl escutcheon are intact. The banded veneer has developed age splits along strip seams in a few separate spots across the top and sides. All of the veneer is secure and firmly adhered, nothing is loose or missing. Splitting like this is typical in veneer this old and comes from natural wood movement over time, not mishandling. Inside, the paper lining shows staining, and the red velvet panel on the underside of the lid has faded unevenly, shifting from red to a deeper magenta pink along one side, with the pile thinned and worn in that same area. The small fitted till to one side of the interior is missing one of its dividing pieces. The base carries two old paper labels from a prior prop rental company, along with remnants of a green felt backing. The brass hinges are sound and the lid opens and closes cleanly. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.
Shipping & Returns
All antique and vintage items are shipped from our warehouse in Bluffdale, Utah. Each piece is carefully packed by hand using archival materials and custom crating when necessary.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on the size and weight of the item. Local pickup is available at the AMD Warehouse.
Furniture is the exception. Because of size and weight, furniture shipping is quoted separately rather than calculated at checkout. Send a DM on Instagram or email austynmariedesign@gmail.com for a quote, or arrange your own shipping from the warehouse.
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Every antique and vintage item we carry has lived a life before arriving in your home. These are not factory-made products. They are objects with history, character, and the marks of time.
Age-appropriate wear, patina, minor imperfections, and signs of previous use or repair are inherent to antique and vintage items and are not considered defects. These characteristics are part of what makes each piece unique and are often what give it its beauty and value.
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