19th century, including a rosewood and shell inlaid lady's writing box with divided interior having glass jars with silverplate lids, removable tray and lower right drawer; together with a burlwood mixed veneer inlay lap desk with ivory inlays, with divided interior and purple silk tufted lid.

Larger 7 x 12 x 9 in.

From the Collection of Mary Wells, Greensboro, North Carolina

Rosewood box missing escutcheon inlay; lower drawer is stuck; lap desk is lacking writing surface.