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English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780

$25,000
£18,918.55
€21,819.02
CA$34,910.78
A$39,111.34
CHF 20,357.42
MX$476,301.24
NOK 259,326.33
SEK 244,212.23
DKK 162,876.23
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About the Item

English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood compartmentalized drawers with the original bone knobs, five lower drawers with the original brasses over arched knee hole, ebonized string inlay and terminating on tapered squared legs with the original leather barrel casters, Late 18th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 41.75 in (106.05 cm)Depth: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bone,Brass,Ebony,Leather,Mahogany,Satinwood,Carved,Cast,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 41531stDibs: LU88725017023

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