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A Fine Example of a Davenport of the Late Georgian Period
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A Fine Example of a Davenport of the Late Georgian Period

19th century
Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Fine Example of a Davenport of the late Georgian Period

Constructed in a finely figured and patinated Maple; rising from a plinth base, incorporating four graduated drawers to the side, with turned wood knobs; the other three sides of fielded panel type, with a slide action writing cabinet having a hinged lifting top inset with a tooled leather surface, fitted with drawers to the interior, and an outswept gallery.

English, circa 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Satinwood Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

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SA1074024
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6937
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description
Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Fine Example of a Davenport of the late Georgian Period

Constructed in a finely figured and patinated Maple; rising from a plinth base, incorporating four graduated drawers to the side, with turned wood knobs; the other three sides of fielded panel type, with a slide action writing cabinet having a hinged lifting top inset with a tooled leather surface, fitted with drawers to the interior, and an outswept gallery.

English, circa 1830

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Satinwood Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074024
Dealers Internal Ref
6937
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer.
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Archive I A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer.

A Fine Example of a Davenport of the Late Georgian Period

Archive II A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer. View II
Archive III A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer. View III
Archive IV A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer. View IV
Archive V A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer. View V
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Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer.
A FINE EXAMPLE OF A DAVENPORT OF THE LATE GEORGIAN PERIOD
Ref: SA1074024
A late Georgian davenport desk crafted from golden timber with a sliding slanted leather writing top, side drawers with turned wooden knobs, and an extended side pen drawer.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing cabinet with a sloped writing surface positioned over a deep chest of drawers, named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the first recorded example in the late eighteenth century.

Georgian Davenport desks were commonly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, satinwood, or rosewood, featuring interior drawer linings of oak or pine and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic Georgian examples frequently feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass locks, turned wooden knobs or small brass handles, and often a forward-sliding top mechanism designed to clear legroom for the sitter.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in alcoves, reading corners, or hallway spaces, serving as a functional laptop station or decorative writing surface.

Preserve the surface by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, applying beeswax sparingly along the grain, and maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.
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