19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s Trunks and was a trusted mentor

and was a trusted mentor to Florence Knoll

Mounted on a painted wooden base

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Teak Stand

DIMENSIONS: H 5 in

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES West Indies Mahogany

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s Trunks and was a trusted mentorABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a writing surface on original velvet. Top and bottom lift open to reveal storage areas along with an area for writing instruments and ink wells. Brass plaques on top and side. Brass accents throughout. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1800 1899. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Mahogany, Tiger Maple, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.