Travel desk. England, Regency period, ca. 1810-1820.

Travel desk. England, Regency period, ca. 1810-1820.
Solid ebony. Original leather. Original brass hardware.
In excellent condition.
Measurements: 15,5 x 43 x 25 cm.

Regency period portable desk, made of solid ebony wood, a distinctive and rare hardwood. It retains its original leather with a beautiful natural patina, along with its original brass hardware and functional lock. Inside, it features a leather-covered writing surface from the same period, which also shows an elegant aged character.

These types of pieces are authentic miniature engineering gems, designed for gentlemen and officers who needed to keep their correspondence while traveling by carriage or on military campaign.