Chapel Hill, NC
Details
- Dimensions
- 42ʺW × 22.38ʺD × 43.75ʺH
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Leather
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Old replaced leather. Condition commensurate with age and use. Old replaced leather. Condition commensurate with age and use. less
- Description
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Chinese export solid camphor wood campaign bureau à cylindre or roll-top desk, circa 1780. An extremely rare example - entirely …
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Chinese export solid camphor wood campaign bureau à cylindre or roll-top desk, circa 1780. An extremely rare example - entirely of beautifully figured camphor wood which has mellowed to a rich mahogany color over 250 years. Writing surface slides out for a comfortable workspace which can also be angled upwards (old, replaced leather writing surface). Reverse graduated drawers. Exceptional interior of 7 drawers, 4 variously fitted pigeon holes, & prospect door with molded classical panel. Side carrying handles. Bail & rosette pulls. Brass rosette knobs on roll top. Shaped bracket feet.
42" w., 22 3/8" d., 43.75" h. less
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Chapel Hill, NC
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