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Early 19th Century J.H. Farthing Portable Desk Part One

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    Posted 9 months ago

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    jscott0363
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    Hello everyone!!
    The last of my Lap Desks posts. This one would be the absolute oldest of all my portable desks. This one was made by J.H. Farthing of London, England in the early part of the 19th century. J.H. Farthing was a maker of writing desks, dressing boxes and work boxes from 1806 thru 1836. This one is still in amazing condition and quite elaborate compared to other lap desks. It has hand made brass handles on each end and a slide out drawer on the side. The desk measures 16" long, 9 3/4" deep and 6" tall.

    Thanks very much for stopping in for a look!!

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 9 months ago
      Amazing antique lap desk, and how great that's in such excellent condition
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      Jenni,
      Thank you!! The best part is that I landed this desk for less than $100.
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      DejaVu,
      SpunkysMom,
      Stuff,
      fortapache,
      Dave,
      Kevin,
      kev
      and
      Jenni,
      Thank you all very much for the loves and comment!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 months ago
      collectorpaul,
      Thanks very much for the love!!!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 months ago
      vcal,
      Drake,
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      Vynil
      Thank you all very much for the loves!!!
    6. SEAN68 SEAN68, 8 months ago
      very beautiful!!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 months ago
      SEAN,
      Thanks very much and thank you for the love!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 months ago
      carmenisacat,
      Thanks so very much for the love!!
    9. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 months ago
      Reise,
      Thanks very much for the love!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 months ago
      rancherswife,
      Thanks so very much for the love!!!

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