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Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
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Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

19th century
Description

This is an antique gentleman's Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet in Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

A fine example, with exquisite craftsmanship and beautifully appointed

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout

Superb walnut stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Comprehensive suite of compartments set within the delightful frame

The angled top hosts a lidded compartment ahead of the skiver

Tanned to a rich amber hue, the tooled and embossed skiver in good condition

Opening to reveal a striking bird's eye maple interior, with a pair of recessed drawers

Both upper sections dressed with brass lock escutcheons — in working order, key present

Appealing field panelling decorates the lower fascia and side panels

Carved foliate friezes adorn each panel, with shaped apron brackets adding a flourish

Right hand side hosts a quartet of delightful drawers behind a cabinet door — key present

The whole standing upon a set of four bun feet with collared finish

This is a striking antique gentleman's Davenport, with an eye-catching decorative finish in Aesthetic Period taste and offering an eye-catching set of storage options. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 55.5cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 91.5cm (36'')

Interior Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Interior Depth: 33cm (13'')

Interior Height (at Front): 7.5cm (3'')

Interior Height (at Rear): 13.5cm (5.25'')

Skiver Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Skiver Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Drawer Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Drawer Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.9774

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038455
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9774
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Description
This is an antique gentleman's Davenport.
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An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet in Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.
London Fine Antiques

A fine example, with exquisite craftsmanship and beautifully appointed

fig 1. An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout

Superb walnut stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Comprehensive suite of compartments set within the delightful frame

fig 2. An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

The angled top hosts a lidded compartment ahead of the skiver

Tanned to a rich amber hue, the tooled and embossed skiver in good condition

Opening to reveal a striking bird's eye maple interior, with a pair of recessed drawers

fig 3. An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
fig 3. Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Both upper sections dressed with brass lock escutcheons — in working order, key present

Appealing field panelling decorates the lower fascia and side panels

Carved foliate friezes adorn each panel, with shaped apron brackets adding a flourish

fig 4. An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
fig 4. Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Right hand side hosts a quartet of delightful drawers behind a cabinet door — key present

The whole standing upon a set of four bun feet with collared finish

This is a striking antique gentleman's Davenport, with an eye-catching decorative finish in Aesthetic Period taste and offering an eye-catching set of storage options. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 5. An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
fig 5. Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 55.5cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 91.5cm (36'')

Interior Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Interior Depth: 33cm (13'')

Interior Height (at Front): 7.5cm (3'')

Interior Height (at Rear): 13.5cm (5.25'')

fig 6. An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
fig 6. Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Skiver Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Skiver Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Drawer Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Drawer Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 7. An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
fig 7. Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9774

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038455
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9774
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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An English Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset writing surface, upper stationery compartment, carved panelling, and turned legs.
Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk characterised by an inclined writing surface and a bank of functional side drawers, originally created in the late eighteenth century for Captain Davenport.

Victorian Davenport desks were typically crafted from solid fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently incorporating inset leather writing skivers, brass hardware, and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic period examples feature genuine walnut veneers over solid wood framing, hand-carved decorative details, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original brass locks, and natural age-related patina on wood surfaces.

A compact Davenport desk functions well in a home library, hallway alcove, or living room corner, pairing naturally with contemporary desk lighting and understated seating to contrast historic joinery with clean modern lines.

Position the desk away from direct sunlight and radiators, wipe surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically to preserve the natural grain and finish.
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