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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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