Shannon File Co. Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet c.1895-1910

Description

A rare and collectible antique oak tambour-front filing cabinet by The Shannon File Co., London, dating to the late Victorian/Edwardian period, circa 1895–1910 — one of the most sought-after names in antique office furniture. Roll-down tambour front in horizontal oak reeds — operates on internal track, Single locking top drawer with keyhole escutcheon, Molded cornice top and plinth base, Nine open letter/document filing trays with shaped pull-down fronts, All original brass label holders present on each tray, Original Shannon printed paper labels surviving on multiple trays, Classic Shannon letter filing system — intact and original throughout. Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Tambour door operational. All nine trays are present. All brass label holders intact. Original paper labels surviving — a remarkable degree of originality for a working office piece of this age. Please review all photos carefully. 46.5″x19″x17.5″