Lot 119 - Antique Tooled Leather Portable Writing Desk with Acanthus Scroll Design, Inkwell, and Marbled Paper Blotter, Stamped "G.A.T. Keswick", 12-1/4" L

Lot 119 - Antique Tooled Leather Portable Writing Desk with Acanthus Scroll Design, Inkwell, and Marbled Paper Blotter, Stamped "G.A.T. Keswick", 12-1/4" LAntique tooled leather portable writing desk in book form. The cover features a deeply tooled acanthus scroll design with a shield shaped strap closure secured by a snap. The interior opens to a writing surface lined with marbled paper, a compartment holding a glass inkwell, and a leather storage pocket. The interior flap is gold stamped "G. A. T. Keswick." The leather shows wear and darkening along the spine and edges, and the marbled paper blotter

An antique board-mounted photograph depicting a group of 14 men posed in two rows outside the entrance of a clapboard-sided building

The spoon features a pointed end that was used to pierce and eat olives

The original coin stopper is in place

and crime as burglary

The bottom of this object is marked BA 96

note graphic fading

Both earrings are stamped "STERLING" and bear an additional maker's mark on the reverse

The badge consists of an ornate metal bar pin reading "Vice Presidente" with scrollwork surround

A sticker on the inside cover details a history of ownership from 1765 through 1839

Signorelli

The print is in great condition with a slight bit of staining in the upper right hand corner

mounted on a natural stone base