A rare late 18th Century mahogany tambour or roll top writing box in
the manner of a drawing in The Cabinet-Maker's London Book of
Prices 1788. by Thomas Shearer. having twin swan neckcarrying handles. The lockable drawer which has a swan neck
handle is connected to the role top. The box is restrained and without
inlays or marquetry. The mechanism still works perfectly after 200
years. The stability is achieved by using a double-blind dovetail
construction. As the drawer is pulled out the curved tambour
top retracts into the box revealing the inkwells and curved
pen-stand at the same time allowing the sloping writing
surface to be opened down.
Origin: UK ; Circa:
1800; Materials: mahogany
.
Size: 35.5 cm wide by 26 cm by 19 cm: 14 inches wide
by 10.5 inches by 7.5 inches.
Condition: good
overall; working lock and key; see images
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