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A Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Davenport
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A Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Davenport

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A fine quality mid-19th Century burr elm Davenport, having brass gallery & gilt-tooled green leather swivel lift-up top enclosing small drawers, above 4 mahogany & cedar lined graduated drawers ending on plinth base. Stamped C. Hindley and Sons Late Miles and Edwards 134 Oxford St London.

Miles and Edwards were renowned cabinet makers who produced fine English furniture from 134 Oxford St London. They were later taken over by C Hindley and Sons in 1844. Henry Miles and John Edwards were working together between 1822 until 1844 where they made fine furniture for important customers including the Empress of Russia and the British Ambassador in Paris.

In 1844 Miles and Edwards were taken over by Charles Hindley and Sons. Their high-quality cabinet makers flourished, earning them a Royal Appointment, and a part in the Great Exhibition. Both companies are listed in the Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840 by the Furniture History Society. Over the years they produced some outstanding pieces of antique furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1091739
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6589
Description
A fine quality mid-19th Century burr elm Davenport, having brass gallery & gilt-tooled green leather swivel lift-up top enclosing small drawers, above 4 mahogany & cedar lined graduated drawers ending on plinth base. Stamped C. Hindley and Sons Late Miles and Edwards 134 Oxford St London.
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Miles and Edwards were renowned cabinet makers who produced fine English furniture from 134 Oxford St London.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques

They were later taken over by C Hindley and Sons in 1844. Henry Miles and John Edwards were working together between 1822 until 1844 where they made fine furniture for important customers including the Empress of Russia and the British Ambassador in Paris.

fig 1. A mid 19th century burr elm Davenport desk featuring a green leather writing slope, brass gallery rail, and four stacked drawers.
fig 1. A Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Davenport

In 1844 Miles and Edwards were taken over by Charles Hindley and Sons. Their high-quality cabinet makers flourished, earning them a Royal Appointment, and a part in the Great Exhibition. Both companies are listed in the Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840 by the Furniture History Society. Over the years they produced some outstanding pieces of antique furniture.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091739
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6589
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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A mid 19th century burr elm Davenport desk featuring a green leather writing slope, brass gallery rail, and four stacked drawers.
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The Davenport desk originated in the late 18th century, named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the initial compact writing cabinet from cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster. Designed specifically for space efficiency, the style became widely produced throughout the Victorian era as popular domestic study furniture.

Mid-19th century Davenport desks were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, frequently faced with decorative timber veneers like burr elm, walnut, or rosewood. Writing surfaces were commonly inlaid with gold-tooled leather, accompanied by brass hardware and lock mechanisms.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer construction, original lock plates, and natural wear to the timber finish or leather writing surface. The presence of authentic brass galleries, original castor wheels, and era-appropriate timber veneer patterns further confirms period provenance.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk serves well in contemporary hall spaces, study nooks, or bedroom corners. It functions effectively as a dedicated letter-writing station or laptop workspace while introducing warm wood textures to neutral interior palettes.

Burr wood veneers require protection from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent cracking or lifting. Dusting with a soft dry cloth and periodic applications of high-grade beeswax polish maintain the finish, while leather inserts should be conditioned with specialised leather care products.
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