A pair of early 20th century stationary compartments, each with a single tambour door, bearing the monogram of William Percy Wilkinson, 36 x 25.5 x 9 cm. Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson Bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical chemists. W. P Wilkinson was also well travelled, spoke seven languages fluently and as a favoured guest of the Meiji emporerer, he travelled extensively through Japan and china during 1900-1910.