A 'HUANGHUALI' TRAVELING DESK QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

of rectangular form, the slanted base and two-panel cover joined by a pair of brass hinges, reinforcing huangtong strap metal mounts applied to edges, corners, and a pair set from back to front,  flush-mounted huangtong bail handles set to either side, and a shaped central lockplate, the interior with two baize-covered panels, joined flush when opened, each with a leather tab accessing a storage compartment beneath, the lower section with five further compartments for inkwell, pens and nibs

Collection of Captain Hall J. Tibbits (1797-1872), New York.

There is one short and on long filled split across the top panel which has opened and created an associated split. The desk overall with wear, minor repairs and staining to interior compartments. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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