EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE LAP DESK

Dating from circa 1870 crafted in exotic woods including bocote, bubinga, cocobolo and granadillo with cut brass mounts; interior with leather writing surface complete with twin brass inkwells, agate seals, agate and sandstone letter knife, ink pen and key - brass lock signed S. Mordan & Company, London - 35.6 x 24.8 x 10.8cm (14 x 9 3/4 x 4 1/4in)