FINE CAMPAIGN STYLE TAMBOUR LAP DESK.

First quarter 19th century. China-England. Rectangular case fitted with tambour roll above sloping hinged lid, above a single drawer with inset campaign style brass handle. When opening drawer, tambour roll slides back into case. Sloping lid may be opened and rests on drawer. Lid currently lined with green heavy gauge paper. Beneath tambour is a series of open compartments. This section may be lifted from within interior, at which point it locks in place forming a gallery of open stationary compartments and valanced pigeonholes. Case additionally fitted with pen tray and three compartments for inkwells behind a blotter roller. Hinged lid additionally opening to storage well. Desk may be returned to original closed position by folding slope and closing drawer, which automatically returns tambour roll to its original position. SIZE: 8-1/4″ h x 18″ w x 8-1/2″ d PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection CONDITION: Structurally very good. Old original surface with pleasing honey brown color and undisturbed patina. Tambour intact. Small repair in area of lid hinge. Right side facing. 50800-122 (400-600) – Lot 2087

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2087	$177.75	FINE CAMPAIGN STYLE TAMBOUR LAP DESK. First quarter 19th century. China-England. Rectangular case fitted with tambour roll above sloping hinged lid, above a single drawer with inset campaign style brass handle. When opening drawer, tambour roll slides back into case. Sloping lid may be opened and rests on drawer. Lid currently lined with green heavy gauge paper. Beneath tambour is a series of open compartments. This section may be lifted from within interior, at which point it locks in place forming a gallery of open stationary compartments and valanced pigeonholes. Case additionally fitted with pen tray and three compartments for inkwells behind a blotter roller. Hinged lid additionally opening to storage well. Desk may be returned to original closed position by folding slope and closing drawer, which automatically returns tambour roll to its original position. SIZE: 8-1/4″ h x 18″ w x 8-1/2″ d PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection CONDITION: Structurally very good. Old original surface with pleasing honey brown color and undisturbed patina. Tambour intact. Small repair in area of lid hinge. Right side facing. 50800-122 (400-600) – Lot 2087 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE CAMPAIGN STYLE TAMBOUR LAP DESK.