DIMINUTIVE FEDERAL MAHOGANY TAMBOUR DESK.

DIMINUTIVE FEDERAL MAHOGANY TAMBOUR DESK. Early 19th century. In two parts, the rectangular upper section with tambour slides flanked by simulated tambours opening to an interior fitted with an arrangement of drawers and valanced pigeon holes fitted to and set back upon the conforming lower case with hinged lid opening to a baise lined writing surface supported by lopers centering a pair of aligned thumb-molded short drawers above a pair of serpentine tambour slides flanked by demilune simulated tambours, the case raised on square tapering legs with string inlay outlines. SIZE: 45″ h x 38″ w x 20-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Desk retains original surfaces with overall minor cosmetic veneer repairs. Brass hardware appear to be later period replacements. An old repair above lockplate on proper left tambour door upper section. Otherwise good. 9-90184 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

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
	2401	$911.25	DIMINUTIVE FEDERAL MAHOGANY TAMBOUR DESK. Early 19th century. In two parts, the rectangular upper section with tambour slides flanked by simulated tambours opening to an interior fitted with an arrangement of drawers and valanced pigeon holes fitted to and set back upon the conforming lower case with hinged lid opening to a baise lined writing surface supported by lopers centering a pair of aligned thumb-molded short drawers above a pair of serpentine tambour slides flanked by demilune simulated tambours, the case raised on square tapering legs with string inlay outlines. SIZE: 45″ h x 38″ w x 20-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Desk retains original surfaces with overall minor cosmetic veneer repairs. Brass hardware appear to be later period replacements. An old repair above lockplate on proper left tambour door upper section. Otherwise good. 9-90184 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 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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