FINE ROSEWOOD FITTED INLAID LAP DESK WITH HALLOWELL, MAINE PROVENANCE.

FINE ROSEWOOD FITTED INLAID LAP DESK WITH HALLOWELL, MAINE PROVENANCE. The box has intricate and decorative inlay to top. Inlays include what appear to be tortoise shell and mother of pearl decorated with gold designs. Brass bound edges, front with inlays around keyhole. Side mounted with recessed brass handles. Hinged lid folds over with writing surface that is hinged and opens to reveal a fine fitted interior having two silver topped crystal inkwells, pen tray and stamp slots. The main section fitted with space for four crystal jars and two crystal bottles, each having silver tops. There are two jars and one bottle present. Also two silver lids. Silver appears to be silver plate. Center section has felt holder which has ivory pen, seal, nail file, corkscrew and other pieces. It lifts out and reveals an area that contains two boxed brushes, a box for a comb which is not present and three tin containers. An early document accompanies box attaching the goods of the Estate of David Cobb from Hallowell. Dated 1788. Inside top lock has been taken out due to missing key but lock is present. SIZE: 6-1/4” h x 17-1/4” w x 10-3/4” d. CONDITION: Inlay has cracked with some damage, cracks to lid. Some other minor imperfections but generally very good. 9-99076 (500-1,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	369	$409.00	FINE ROSEWOOD FITTED INLAID LAP DESK WITH HALLOWELL, MAINE PROVENANCE. The box has intricate and decorative inlay to top. Inlays include what appear to be tortoise shell and mother of pearl decorated with gold designs. Brass bound edges, front with inlays around keyhole. Side mounted with recessed brass handles. Hinged lid folds over with writing surface that is hinged and opens to reveal a fine fitted interior having two silver topped crystal inkwells, pen tray and stamp slots. The main section fitted with space for four crystal jars and two crystal bottles, each having silver tops. There are two jars and one bottle present. Also two silver lids. Silver appears to be silver plate. Center section has felt holder which has ivory pen, seal, nail file, corkscrew and other pieces. It lifts out and reveals an area that contains two boxed brushes, a box for a comb which is not present and three tin containers. An early document accompanies box attaching the goods of the Estate of David Cobb from Hallowell. Dated 1788. Inside top lock has been taken out due to missing key but lock is present. SIZE: 6-1/4” h x 17-1/4” w x 10-3/4” d. CONDITION: Inlay has cracked with some damage, cracks to lid. Some other minor imperfections but generally very good. 9-99076 (500-1,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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