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George 111 Antique Mahogany Tambour Estate Desk


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Description
circa 1780 - 1790We are delighted to have for sale this very rare George III Hepplewhite period inlaid mahogany tambour estate writing desk.
The secretaire is fully fitted with lettered pigeon holes and choice mahogany,ebony strung fruitwood cross banded fronted oak lined drawers.
The satinwood secretaire slide is lined with blue sheepskin sliver tooled leather with ratcheted writing surface so it will elevate to suit a writer or a reader.
The arched kneehole cross banded and inlaid frieze below has four choice mahogany fruit wood cross banded oak lined drawers,fitted with the original working locks with keys and flanked by satinwood inlaid panels.
The writing desk is raised on finely tapered inlaid legs and stand on the original brass box squat castors.
107.5cm wide x 109cm high x 66cm deep.
Writing desk 80.5 cm high.
Knee height 63.5cm
The original label on the tambour writing desk reads GWILLIM & BARNARD Auctioneers, Appraisers and Undertakers, at their Furniture Warehouses No. 82 & 83 Fleet Market, London. Money advanced on property for immediate Sale or the utmost Value Given. NB Estate & Effects Valued in Town or Country’
This desk was sold Christie’s, 30 Nov 1978, lot 155).
This particular rare desk is illustrated In DEFM Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840 (illus. Gilbert (1996), figs 461-462,
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DateGeorge III :
1790
Dimensions107.5cm wide x 109cm high x 66cm deep.
Writing desk 80.5 cm high.
Knee height 63.5cm
ConditionExcellent
Codeas224a983
Price £16500.00
€19847.85
$20801.55
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 17/FEB/2025.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.StatusFor Sale SellerDavid Wolfenden Antiques Telephone07768128800Non UK callers :+44 7768128800 Emailantiquewolfirl@aol.com



Conversion rates as of 17/FEB/2025.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.StatusFor Sale SellerDavid Wolfenden Antiques Telephone07768128800Non UK callers :+44 7768128800 Emailantiquewolfirl@aol.com
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