Two Antique Marquetry Inlaid Boxes

19th century, the larger a rosewood veneered lap desk with waterfall lid having intricate geometric inlaid borders with divided interior; together with a smaller waterfall lid with geometric band and mother of pear inlays with open interior.

Larger 7 x 20 x 10 in.

From the Collection of Mary Wells, Greensboro, North Carolina

Lap desk missing writing lids; some inlay losses throughout.