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one_raven
10-15-05, 06:12 AM
If you are reading this, Liz, Stop right now.





I am looking for a place that sells good quality reproductions of antique Lap Desks, Writing Boxes, Writing Slopes, Fountain Pens, Ink Wells etc.

Ideally, I would like to visit the place in person (NYC area), but an online store in the US that will ship in less than a week will work fine.

I am looking for stuff in the quality and price range of this stuff (http://www.bjimportsusa.com/Products/index.cfm?CatID=150) but a place with a larger selection.

My girlfriend is quitting her job and spending the next two months writing before she goes back to school.

I am looking for a nice little "Welcome Home" gift.

THESE (http://www.hygra.com/visualwrite.html) are stunning examples (especially this one (http://www.hygra.com/wb/captain.htm[/url)) but I am not prepared to spend that much on an original Victorian Writing Box just yet.

I would like to be able to actually look at them and buy one in person, but her last day at work is about a week away and I am getting desperate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

c20H25N3o
10-15-05, 06:16 AM
If you are reading this, Liz, Stop right now.





I am looking for a place that sells good quality reproductions of antique Lap Desks, Writing Boxes, Writing Slopes, Fountain Pens, Ink Wells etc.

Ideally, I would like to visit the place in person (NYC area), but an online store in the US that will ship in less than a week will work fine.

I am looking for stuff in the quality and price range of this stuff (http://www.bjimportsusa.com/Products/index.cfm?CatID=150) but a place with a larger selection.

My girlfriend is quitting her job and spending the next two months writing before she goes back to school.

I am looking for a nice little "Welcome Home" gift.

THESE (http://www.hygra.com/visualwrite.html) are stunning examples (especially this one (http://www.hygra.com/wb/captain.htm[/url)) but I am not prepared to spend that much on an original Victorian Writing Box just yet.

I would like to be able to actually look at them and buy one in person, but her last day at work is about a week away and I am getting desperate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ebay have 145 examples of Lap Desk currently. And 38 examples of Antique Lap Desk. And 90+ examples of Writing Box and 20 examples of antique writing box. Have you looked there?

peace

c20

George Wildman
10-15-05, 06:24 AM
ah he wants to buy in person

peace

one_raven
10-15-05, 06:25 AM
Ebay have 145 examples of Lap Desk currently. Have you looked there?

I try to avoid Ebay if I can, but, like I said, I am getting desperate.
Maybe I will find something there.
I will check it out, thanks.


This Box (http://www.hygra.com/wb/wbsadeli.htm) is absolutely stunning!! I'm not sure I want to know how much it they want for it.

c20H25N3o
10-15-05, 06:26 AM
ah he wants to buy in person

peace

ah but time is of the essence :)

Lovely idea btw one_raven. Very thoughtful. She must be worth it eh :)

'Water' will be doubly glad she didn't pre-judge you on your avatar now.

peace

c20

one_raven
10-15-05, 06:38 AM
Thank you.
She definitely is worth it.

I know time is running out.
I may have to bite the bullet and get it from Ebay.
It's a shame, because there is NOTHING you can't find in NYC, you just need to know WHERE to find it, and I am having no luck searching the web for a place that has them.
Maybe I will hit the antique district on Monday morning and hope for the best.

Nysse
10-15-05, 06:39 AM
Try this site, it might be helpful…on the side there is all different categories for Antique Dealers in NYC.

http://www.allny.com/cgi-bin/url.pl?which=49

Ps. clear your bloody inbox Craig. :bugeye:

one_raven
10-15-05, 06:43 AM
Try this site, it might be helpful…on the side there is all different categories for Antique Dealers in NYC.
Thank you.
I am on my way.


Ps. clear your bloody inbox Craig. :bugeye:
oops.
I was wondering why you never replied. :D

c20H25N3o
10-21-05, 04:32 AM
did you get anything? what was it if you did and how much was it?

peace

c20