A FEDERAL STYLE INLAID MAHOGANY TAMBOUR DESK,late 19th century. In two parts: the upper section with a rectangular top above a chevron-banded line-inlaid rectangular door enclosing two short drawers over a valanced double compartment flanked by two tambour shutters edged with chevron inlay, each enclosing two short drawers, over three valanced pigeonholes flanked by bellflower-inlaid pilasters, the chevron-inlaid base with a leather-lined writing flap above three graduated long drawers flanked by line-and-bellflower-inlaid stiles continuing to square tapered legs - 47 in. x 35 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000
