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English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

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English William IV mahogany tambour writing box with drawer.  The tambour top is serpentine in shape, rolls back and reveals a place for writing utensils and ink (a removable open narrow box is ideal for pens or ink bottles).  There is a separate drawer below the tambour top which would have been used for paper storage.  It retains cast brass side carrying handles for easy portability. Circa 1840.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The writing box has been through our workshop so the drawer works easily and the tambour slides smoothly. It is ready to be used and enjoyed.
  • Seller Location:
    Wells, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref. #40351stDibs: LU5046131392942
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