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Mid 19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Mid 19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860.

Good quality burr writing box.

Beautifully brass bound outside and inside edging. Stunning burr wood exterior. Original dark blue velvet writing surface which splits both ways to reveal storage. Pen tray and compartments above the writing surface. Single full width drawer to the side which opens with a secret pin lock. Original locks and hinges.

Very slight age split to top and expected surface marks, please see pictures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

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SA1063704
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EA1860
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Description
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860.

Good quality burr writing box.

Beautifully brass bound outside and inside edging. Stunning burr wood exterior. Original dark blue velvet writing surface which splits both ways to reveal storage. Pen tray and compartments above the writing surface. Single full width drawer to the side which opens with a secret pin lock. Original locks and hinges.

Very slight age split to top and expected surface marks, please see pictures.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1063704
Dealers Internal Ref
EA1860
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A closed mid-19th-century burr walnut campaign lap writing desk with flush brass corner brackets and brass strapping.
MID 19TH CENTURY BURR CAMPAIGN LAP WRITING DESK
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A closed mid-19th-century burr walnut campaign lap writing desk with flush brass corner brackets and brass strapping.
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A campaign lap writing desk is a portable wooden box designed during the 18th and 19th centuries for officers to write correspondence while travelling or stationed in the field, featuring folding surfaces and internal compartments.

These slopes were typically crafted from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or burr walnut, reinforced with brass straps, flush corner mounts, and sturdy iron or steel fasteners to withstand rough transport.

Authentic period examples feature flush-mounted brass hardware designed not to catch during transit, heavy hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass escutcheon plates, and interiors lined with leather or baize.

A campaign lap desk works effectively as a tactile decorative accent displayed closed on a console table, executive desk, or coffee table, bringing rich timber tones and brass detail to a modern study or living room.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax sparingly to nourish the timber, while avoiding abrasive polishes on the brass hardware to preserve its original aged patina.
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