Superb 19th Century camphor wood brass banded travelling writing table-box with tambour rising rear section, military inset handles and ruler, most likely for travelling in the Far-East, perhaps India or China
£580.00
18″ by 14″ deep and 9″ tall
Camphor being the timber of choice for the traveller / Military Officer to deter insects in warm climates.
As the drawer opens, the rear tambour lowers and the upper section will then rise.
