early-american-mahogany-lap-desk
Lot 1084
Early American Mahogany Lap Desk
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, dovetailed mahogany case, poplar secondary, case with single drawer to one side, top opens to reveal a double hinged green felt writing surface with ink wells and divided compartments, interior of one lid with old ink inscription reading "Bucklin Mathewson. Nov. 1818, Norwich Conn, $625."

7 x 21 x 10 in.

Private Collection, Virginia

Later felt; case refinished; no key.