A George III inlaid mahogany tambour cylinder writing table Circa 1790

with a tambour front opening to an arrangement of small drawers and pigeonholes and with a pull out writing slide centered by a leather panel rising on ratchet support above a central satinwood banded drawer above an arch flanked at each side by two smaller drawers, the sides and back paneled to simulate drawers, each side fitted with a pull out slide and supported on molded square tapered legs with brass casters.  Later handles, restorations.

Sold, Christies, New York, October 10, 1999, lot 32
Sold, in these rooms, October 12, 2007, lot 154

Overall good restored condition; the top with a thin age crack approximately 24 inches in length running from the left side into the middle; back of the desk with a small inpainted patch to top left corner; small patch above top right dummy drawer; small veneer patch above central dummy drawer; front left leg slightly off kilter; both front legs with two metal L brackets to help support; the tambour cylinder with minor nicks and wear; two small veneer patches above top left drawer; two small veneer patches beneath bottom right corner of central drawer; gilt-tooled leather lining replaced but with age and with minor scratches and wear; small nicks and chips to cockbeading throughout.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.