A fine c1850 English mahogany lap desk, inlaid with brass striping and mother-of-pearl monogram cartouche, escutcheon missing. Retains original brass-capped inkwell and old wax sticks, 16"w x 9 1/2"d 5 1/4"h. A fine c1850 English mahogany lap desk, inlaid with brass striping and mother-of-pearl monogram cartouche, escutcheon missing. Retains original brass-capped inkwell and old wax sticks, 16"w x 9 1/2"d 5 1/4"h.