An extremely rare antique Palais Royal Madonna & child ladies Lap Desk C.19thC

An extremely rare and very fine antique rosewood inlaid Lap Desk, possibly a salesman sample because of the size/apprentice piece/Ladies Lap Desk possibly by Palais Royal, the slope having an embossed leather panel with a further silvered electrotype panel under a domed glass cover over the Madonna & child with further cherubs among landscape. The small dimensions of this rare item make it particularly charming (please note dimensions). Having a further lift up panel housing an ink bottle and sand shaker and compartments. The main slope housing its silver-plated writing accessories including; Seal, letter opener, letterknife and dip pen. A silk opening pocket and storage compartment. This complete set rare on a number of levels – a great piece – images do not do justice to this wonderful piece, with reflections particularly on the electro-plate panel.

Circa 19th Century

Good Antique Condition – requiring very light aesthetic attention by way of: internal silk pocket tatty and with some ripping and discolouration, one knife tip slightly bent, aged stable crack on lid, perhaps some tools replaced and feet replaced, all insignificant but mentioned for accuracy – an extremely rare item – highly recommended

9.25 inches (23.5cm) X 8 inches (20cm) X 2.25inches (5.7cm) approx

Palais Royal is a term given to an area in Paris around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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