• An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary c. 1800, crafted from mahogany and birdseye maple, features three large drawers with ornate brass handles, a sliding tambour top section, and stands on four short turned legs. Brand: Unknown.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800 stands against a plain light wall on a wood floor, showcasing early American craftsmanship with drawers, brass handles, and hutch doors.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in mahogany and birdseye maple c. 1800 features three large drawers with brass handles, an upper cabinet with two sliding doors, and stands on four tapered legs against a white wall.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800 stands on a wooden floor against a plain white wall, showcasing early American craftsmanship with elegant drawers and classic vertical wood paneling.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in mahogany and birdseye maple c.1800, featuring three drawers and a top compartment with sliding tambour doors, showcases early American craftsmanship reminiscent of classic Federal design. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in mahogany and birdseye maple (c. 1800), featuring three large drawers and an upper compartment with cubbies and small drawers behind two open doors, is shown against a plain wall on a wood floor.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800, featuring a fold-out leather writing surface, tambour doors, decorative handles, cabinet and drawer, plus four legs with casters on a wooden floor.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800 with open upper doors and a folded-down front panel reveals an empty compartment; features beautiful wood grain and brass handles. Brand: Unknown.
  • An open drawer of an Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in mahogany and birdseye maple (c. 1800) is shown against a wood floor and white wall, revealing its empty interior and beautiful natural wood grain. Brand: Unknown.
  • An Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in mahogany and birdseye maple (c. 1800) is shown from the back, with worn, scratched wood and discoloration. It stands on turned legs on a wood floor near a white wall. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • A worn, yellowed paper tag with "Mrs. Dr. Guathmey Desk" in cursive is pinned to wood with four rusty nails, featuring a torn corner and creases—marking an Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany & Birdseye Maple c. 1800.
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Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800

Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800

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An exceptional Federal period tambour secretary, crafted around 1800, showcasing a sophisticated combination of figured mahogany and vibrant birdseye maple. This piece beautifully exemplifies early American craftsmanship, with refined proportions and striking contrast in wood tones.

The upper section features a classic tambour roll that opens to reveal an interior with small drawers and cubbies, flanked by paneled cupboard doors. The writing surface pulls out and folds open to reveal a hidden well beneath—accessed by lifting the hinged writing surface—while the top “drawer” is actually a false front concealing this compartment. Three lower drawers, adorned with oval brass pulls (not original to the piece), provide generous storage and are framed by elegant mahogany veneer. The piece is supported by finely turned legs on brass casters, offering both grace and mobility.

In nice antique condition with light wear from age and normal use. A beautiful and functional statement piece with the charm and utility of early American design. 45h x 40w x 22d knee height 28

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