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English Oak Desk Letter Box
Categories | Wood Inkstands |
Type | Writing Desk |
Material | Wood |
Manufacturer | Undetermined |
Origin | England |
Date or Era | circa 1890 |
Measuring | 11 ¼” x 9 ½” x 9 ¾” high |
English Victorian oak desk set with locking letter box and dovetailed drawer. There is a pen rest in front of two pressed glass inkwells (the lid for one is a replacement). The letter box and drawer have their original brass hardware, blue satin lining, and the original key.
Sold for $335 in June 2023
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