A tabletop tambour stationary box
19th century
The pine wood letterbox with brass hardware, consisting of an upper portion with tambour lid revealing three interior compartments for letters and upper implement shelf with scalloped galley above a drawer with fitted interior and glass inkwell
6.5" H x 11" W x 7.875" D

Overall fair to good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. The tambour lid is loose from its track and a few panels are slightly warped. As well, one side is slightly warped. The interior with soiling and ink stains. Lacking key. This lot is accompanied by various ephemera from previous user. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.