Gravener Antiques

Description

A rare George III tambour desk in mahogany and Lace-wood with boxwood stringing and cock-beading. Raised on fine square tapered legs terminating in brass castors with leather wheels. Above are two frieze drawers, with dummies to the ends and back, and the tambour top which opens to reveal a green leather interior. In good condition. 860mm high, 760mm wide and 570mm deep. English. Circa 1790.

Provenance: Formerly retailed by W.R.Harvey & Co. Old Bond Street, Mayfair and thence into a private collection.
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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