Ireland, circa 1870, marquetry inlaid top depicting Muckross Abbey with meandering fruiting vine border, opens to a red leather and gilt writing surface with divided upper compartments including original inkwells in turned wood and ornate maquetry, labeled "Muckross Abbey, / Killarney, Ireland" underneath pen tray.

From the Estate of David R. Hayworth, Historic Home of Myrtlewood, High Point, North Carolina

Scattered areas of veneer loss and cracks, area of veneer lifting to lower right side, original leather with some expected staining and wear; without key.