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The figure of the grain is short and broad, and 
the color—lemon or light orange—turns to 
a warm yellow with old age. When burned or 
scraped the wood gives out a peculiar aromatic 
perfume. 
Among the varieties of West Indian satin- 
wood (Fagara Zanthotyluvi) the best comes 
from San Domingo, and was formerly im¬ 
ported to England in logs from ten to twelve 
feet long. It is of a greasy nature, and has 
a scent like coconut oil. Paler in color and 
with less lustre than the East Indian satin- 
wood, it passes from a subdued yellow into 
brown. The figure is horizontal and more 
distinct than that of the East Indian variety. 
Both woods are extremely hard, and have 
a close, even grain, which varies considerably 
in the markings of different pieces. Both take 
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It is unusual to find 
drop handles on a 
table of this kind. 
Gray and pink silk 
makes an appropri¬ 
ate background for 
satinwood furniture, 
since it is typical of 
the period to which 
these elegant trifles 
belong 
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(Above) Many of Sheraton’s writing tables 
were designed as drawing tables as well. This 
is an exception. The top folds over, afford¬ 
ing a generous writing space. A drawer and 
two side cabinets complete the piece, which 
is beautifully decorated with panels of a 
darker wood 
A screen which lifts up at the back 
of this Sheraton writing table enabled 
a lady to sit close to the fire without 
fear of scorching her complexion 
This lady’s drawing and writing 
table, the work of Sheraton, has a 
movable desk, which is made to 
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