CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND GENTLEMAN'S LAP DESK/NECESSITIES BOX
brass inlaid hinged lid, interior with tooled leather writing surface, side drawer fitted with gentleman's toilette items inc. a mirror, brushes, straight razor, hone stone, and an ivory shaving brush inscribed Remember me M.T.V. Written on back of mirror M.T. Voorhees N. Orleans, 7.5"h; 20"w; 11"d
The mirror back lined with newspaper fragment regarding Capt. Elliot's replacement by, and controversy with, Commander Perry during the War of 1812. Also colorfully describes convicts escaping from a penitentiary
Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 196 : CHINA TRADE BRASS-BOUND GENTLEMAN'S LAP DESK/NECESSITIES BOX
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