Antique 19th Century Birdseye Maple Lap Desk

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this late 19th century birdseye maple lap desk is an absolute stunner.

popular from the 18th through the late 19th centuries, lap desks were portable writing boxes used by travelers to pen letters, store papers, and keep writing instruments organized while away from a formal desk. often crafted from fine woods and fitted with secret compartments and luxurious writing surfaces, they reflect both the rise of personal correspondence and the importance of refinement in the Victorian era.