English Burlwood and Brass Bound Desk Compendium

Circa 1875, burl veneers and mahogany secondary, Gothic revival brass strapping and ebonized trim, featuring a domed letter box with lower standish fitted with two silver-plated lidded crystal inkwells with crystal stoppers, above a spring levered lower drawer, unsigned.

10 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 10 in.

From the Collection of Carolyn Shaw, Pinehurst, North Carolina

A few minor nicks to veneers; interior letter box fabric lining with losses and staining; one inkwell with small chip to corner and small chip to interior stopper.