Newly restored, Rare last quarter 19th century American figured walnut ‘National Cabinet Letter File’

With roll-down tambour door, in similar fashion to an American Cutler Roll Top Desk.

Water soaked and smoke damaged in customers recent warehouse fire.

This has been another joy to restore and another first for Eddie and I.
It’s fantastic after 48 years in the trade from a child, this is the first one I’ve worked on.

One drawer was badly damaged, the thick veneers to each side of the floor had buckled, as had sat for weeks before we received.
Eddie took the drawer home and repaired there. A couple of the last photos show before and afters.

I removed the water damage and re french polished, colouring where needed during the process. Once I was satisfied, I then cut back the high shine and soft wax finished. Now restored, yet seeming beautifully maintained over the centuries.

Originally these letter files sat on a four legged base to bring to desk height. The reading slide with angled space to support your read.