Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Brass-Bound Camphor Metamorphic Tambour Writing Slope/ Travel Desk
- Price realized
- $308
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Dressers, Desks & Vanities
- Sold
- June 6, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2 - JUNE 2026 | A CELEBRATION OF EUROPE'S FINEST ESTATES
Lot description
English brass-bound camphor campaign desk/ writing slope, 19th c., the case with mechanical tambour superstructure, having incised linework and vacant oval cartouche, opening the lower drawer initiates the tambour door, allowing fall-front slope to open, rising interior compartment in need of adjustment/repair, interior fitted pencil storage, lidded cubbies and storage, drawer lacking locking mechanism, interior lid missing knob, approx 8.75"h, 18.75"w, 14.5"d, 20lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.