Georgian Mahogany Double Sided Tambour Roll Top Desk

Name: Georgian Mahogany Double Sided Tambour Roll Top Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA811302
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A superb and rare double sided roll top desk from the George III period. The front side with a tambour desk sitting over an arrangement of 2 short over 3 long graduated drawers, the rear of the desk with a series of 2 short over 4 long graduated dummy drawers. All drawers are fitted with their original solid brass swan-neck handles. Of excellent construction in solid mahogany with attractive "plum pudding" mahogany veneers and of generous proportions. The tambour opens to reveal a fitted interior with pigeon holes, stationary drawers and a baise lined pull-out writing surface. The writing surface is surrounded in satinwood banding, this banding continues to the exterior of the desk. The tambour roll top is lockable (key supplied). The whole desk stands on wonderful original lignum vitae castors. This fine quality desk is offered for sale in excellent condition, with a wonderful colour and patina. An opportunity to acquire a lovely genuine period desk of a very rare design.

Dimensions:

Width 110cms

Depth 74cms

Height 101cms

Height of writing surface 76cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

101cm (39.76")

Width

110cm (43.31")

Depth

74cm (29.13")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA811302

Dealers Internal Reference

171

Description

A superb and rare double sided roll top desk from the George III period.

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The front side with a tambour desk sitting over an arrangement of 2 short over 3 long graduated drawers, the rear of the desk with a series of 2 short over 4 long graduated dummy drawers.

Camden Antiques

All drawers are fitted with their original solid brass swan-neck handles. Of excellent construction in solid mahogany with attractive "plum pudding" mahogany veneers and of generous proportions. The tambour opens to reveal a fitted interior with pigeon holes, stationary drawers and a baise lined pull-out writing surface. The writing surface is surrounded in satinwood banding, this banding continues to the exterior of the desk. The tambour roll top is lockable (key supplied). The whole desk stands on wonderful original lignum vitae castors. This fine quality desk is offered for sale in excellent condition, with a wonderful colour and patina. An opportunity to acquire a lovely genuine period desk of a very rare design.

Dimensions:

Width 110cms

Depth 74cms

Height 101cms