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Antique  Rare late 18th Century Mahogany Tambour Top Writing Box

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Ref: 647WB http://hygra.com/box/647WB 

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 neck carrying 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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