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Y A GEORGE III BURR YEW AND TULIPWOOD CROSS BANDED CYLINDER DESK

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Y&nbspA GEORGE III BURR YEW AND TULIPWOOD CROSS BANDED CYLINDER DESK CIRCA 1790 The roll top opening to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers, above a pull out slide incorporating a ratchet adjustable tooled leather inset writing surface 104.5cm high, 92cm wide, 53cm deep (when closed) Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and usePolished appearance overallThe interior with a folding ratchet writing surface and flanking inkwell compartments and pen rests - these whole sections are removable for 'secret' access to the welled compartment - there are no ink bottles present, the removable pen rest is with another compartment belowOverall solid and stableThe interior with marks, the leather inset with signs of age and use for intended purpose - action working at time of report, the lether insert needs pushing firmly back into place to facilitateNo key present, the escutcheon to the keyhole is also missing - the slide is open at time of report Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

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Y&nbspA GEORGE III BURR YEW AND TULIPWOOD CROSS BANDED CYLINDER DESK CIRCA 1790 The roll top opening to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers, above a pull out slide incorporating a ratchet adjustable tooled leather inset writing surface 104.5cm high, 92cm wide, 53cm deep (when closed) Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and usePolished appearance overallThe interior with a folding ratchet writing surface and flanking inkwell compartments and pen rests - these whole sections are removable for 'secret' access to the welled compartment - there are no ink bottles present, the removable pen rest is with another compartment belowOverall solid and stableThe interior with marks, the leather inset with signs of age and use for intended purpose - action working at time of report, the lether insert needs pushing firmly back into place to facilitateNo key present, the escutcheon to the keyhole is also missing - the slide is open at time of report Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

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