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Large William IV Mahogany Davenport
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Large William IV Mahogany Davenport

19th century
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Description

For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany davenport of large proportions, having two banks of drawers to the top, over a rising writing surface, with a paneled cupboard opening to reveal five graduated drawers, standing on bun feet, this piece remains in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 75cm Depth: 62cm Height: 110cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1082658
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S27-965
Description
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany davenport of large proportions, having two banks of drawers to the top, over a rising writing surface, with a paneled cupboard opening to reveal five graduated drawers, standing on bun feet, this piece remains in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 75cm Depth: 62cm Height: 110cm

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1082658
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S27-965
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A William IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a green leather inset writing slope, a raised drawer superstructure with a brass gallery, and a panelled cabinet body.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a green leather inset writing slope, a raised drawer superstructure with a brass gallery, and a panelled cabinet body.

Large William IV Mahogany Davenport

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A William IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a green leather inset writing slope, a raised drawer superstructure with a brass gallery, and a panelled cabinet body.
Large William IV Mahogany Davenport
Ref: SA1082658
A William IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a green leather inset writing slope, a raised drawer superstructure with a brass gallery, and a panelled cabinet body.
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A Davenport desk is a compact, slant-front writing desk that originated in the late 18th century, named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design from furniture makers Gillows.

They were typically constructed using solid mahogany or rosewood veneers, featuring hand-tooled leather writing slopes, brass galleries, and dovetail-jointed drawers.

Authentic pieces from the William IV period, dating between 1830 and 1837, display substantial proportions, flame mahogany paneling, bold turned columns, and original cast brass fittings.

Position the desk against a neutral backdrop in a study, reading nook, or hallway, combining its traditional form with contemporary table lamps and minimalist artwork.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax polish along the wood grain periodically, and keep the leather surface hydrated with specialised leather balm.
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