19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Camphor Writing Slope

Here we have a fine quality late 19th Century (c.1890) antique metamorphic writing slope tambour table top desk made in camphor wood. Many features to this brass bound desk. It is fitted with brass handles to each side and edging around the outside edge. It has a central brass cartouche to the lid with strung inlaid border that echoes the shape. The bottom drawer pulls out which opens the tambour at the same time to reveal the pigeon holed compartments, which pull out and fix into place. The lid opens to form a green baize writing surface and allow access to the ink wells and removable pen tray. Furthermore the writing slope opens back on itself to reveal a pair of drawers hidden behind a secret door. It has a rich golden colour and minor restorations to wood work. This is a fine example of this type of box.