As usual, TheBoxBoss is constantly scanning all known places for unique boxes that bring the love of history out in his customers/clients. Found a unique Victorian Rosewood Lap Desk/Slope and the seller said it needed “work”. It was unusually short explanation for such a desk, but the price was right and it looked on the surface that it had a ton of potential.
Well, fast forward about a month and open the box housing this lap desk – Let’s just say there should have been a long explanation of condition of this desk! It hinges were broken, a number of brass fittings missing, its trap door for secret compartments was missing, its slope was gone, one of shelves in compartments was broken, its lock was not on right, etc.. This box did indeed need “work”. And so it began (see before and after photos):
This one was work – even the slope had to be rebuilt (was falling apart). Purchased new antique brass hinges from U.K. (as well as new key cover escutcheon). Sourced a beautiful black leather slope – and literally put this box back together.
After Photos:
Hopefully it can be used for another couple hundred years!