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Furniture - Lap Writing Desk

  • A mahogany lap writing desk with roll top lid shown in the closed position. A inlayed brass plaque on the top lid is inscribed with the letters M A.

    Lap writing desk

  • A mahogany lap writing desk with roll top lid shown in the closed position and an open drawer.

    Lap writing desk

  • A mahogany lap writing desk with roll top lid shown in the open position and an open compartment and contents.

    Lap writing desk

  • A mahogany lap writing desk with roll top lid shown in the closed position. A inlayed brass plaque on the top lid is inscribed with the letters M A.
  • A mahogany lap writing desk with roll top lid shown in the closed position and an open drawer.
  • A mahogany lap writing desk with roll top lid shown in the open position and an open compartment and contents.

Historical information

Brought to Australia by English Captain William Parsons during the 1830s.

Significance

Donated by Robert Nissen in memory of Gaye Marie Nissen, daughter of Robert Nissen and Mary Wentworth, a descendant of William Charles Wentworth.

Physical description

Mahogany lap writing desk with roll top, ink wells, writing slope, drawer and other compartments.

Inscriptions & markings

Copper plate on top panel is inscribed with "M.A."

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