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HEPPLEWHITE INLAID TAMBOUR DESK

Origin

United States

Period

18th Century

Materials

Mahogany, figured mahogany veneer, pine, secondary wood

Dimensions

W.	40.4 in;	H.	43 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	102.62 cm;	H.	109.22 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Condition

Good. Fine condition, period brass but not original

Description

Provenance: Tillou Gallery (accompanied with original invoice, 1969).
The bow-front tambour tope is a rare feature to find on a tambour desk. The top section is fitted into a molded edge with a folding desk above two drawers flanked by inlaid tapered legs with bell flowers terminating into inlaid cuffs.

Styles / Movements

Hepplewhite, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

F-CP-D 004

Incollect Reference Number

359116