ENGLISH MAHOGANY LAP DESK WITH BRASS BANDING, MID 19TH C., H 7 1/2", W 20", D 12":Rectangular shape, hinges open to compartmented interior and leather writing surfaces. Condition is fairly evident in the photos provided--the exterior shows multiple cracks, the longest of which is approximately 3" at the cover; the banding at one side of the cover is lifting approximately 2"; also at the corner a 1" x 1 1/2" piece of a corner embellishment is missing; a piece of the brass embellishment at the front is missing; the interior shows at least 2 replaced screws and 1 hinged compartment opens to a row of cup hooks that have been added; the other hinged compartment was drilled at the center for a replaced pull; lacking covers for the interior compartments. With key.