Victorian brass bound rosewood lap-desk
Victorian brass bound rosewood lap-desk
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Here we have to offer you this Victorian brass bound lap-desk.
The rosewood box with brass inset corners and strap work.
The box folds over to reveal its writing surface and stationary sections.
The leather inset writing surface, has two lids, each one opens to reveal an open storage area. This would have been for paper and writing implements, and important documents.
In the bottom section, there is a secret compartment that springs open to reveal some sovereign and guinea drawers.
Writing boxes like this, would have been taken on journeys to use for writing letters to loved ones or business people.
It would have been an important piece of equipment to take on the long and often dangerous journeys the owner would have taken in those days.
This box has an inscription in the brass plaque in the box lid, and is dated 1846.
Presented to Mr Robt. Anderson, As a token of respect ,by his friends in the employment of Messrs Aberrcromby & co Glasgow, 14th April 1846
45cms long
25cms deep
18cms high
This Victorian desk has been carefully restored to its former glory.
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Delivery
FREE delivery to UK mainland
For all other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote.
We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.
This antique is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Guarantee
This antique carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.
Price Matching
Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Hingstons Distance Selling Policy
Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.
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Items remain on sale until payment is received.
