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A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks
for sale €2,574     $2,794
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A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.

18th century
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A fine quality late Georgian period mahogany Davenport dating circa 1830.

Beautifully constructed of the finest quality mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, with arched gothic recessed panels to all sides, edged with reeded quadrant moulding.

The four corners with shaped columns, surmounted on reeded bun feet, with concealed brass castors.

The upper slope with well executed gadrooned and carved reeded moulding, sliding forward on runners.

The dark green leather writing slope top with tooled decoration to the edge.

The top surmounted with the original ornate cast brass gallery.

The opening top revealing a mahogany fitted interior with 2 small drawers and ivory knobs.

The right hand side having 5 full width oak lined graduated drawers with wooden knobs and original locks.

This is a beautiful and unique example of a Davenport

in good solid original condition with lovely colour and patination ready for the home.

We are happy to arrange door to door shipping of this item using our trusted antique shipper to any destination in the UK or worldwide, please contact us for a transport price.

Please contact us for further details or visit our website for more information about our company.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this Georgian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA1092252
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Davenport
Description
A fine quality late Georgian period mahogany Davenport dating circa 1830.
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Beautifully constructed of the finest quality mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, with arched gothic recessed panels to all sides, edged with reeded quadrant moulding.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks
fig 1. An antique Georgian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, decorative brass gallery, and side-mounted drawers.
fig 1. A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.

The four corners with shaped columns, surmounted on reeded bun feet, with concealed brass castors.

The upper slope with well executed gadrooned and carved reeded moulding, sliding forward on runners.

The dark green leather writing slope top with tooled decoration to the edge.

fig 2. An antique Georgian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, decorative brass gallery, and side-mounted drawers.
fig 2. A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.

The top surmounted with the original ornate cast brass gallery.

The opening top revealing a mahogany fitted interior with 2 small drawers and ivory knobs.

The right hand side having 5 full width oak lined graduated drawers with wooden knobs and original locks.

fig 3. An antique Georgian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, decorative brass gallery, and side-mounted drawers.
fig 3. A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.

This is a beautiful and unique example of a Davenport

in good solid original condition with lovely colour and patination ready for the home.

We are happy to arrange door to door shipping of this item using our trusted antique shipper to any destination in the UK or worldwide, please contact us for a transport price.

Please contact us for further details or visit our website for more information about our company.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this Georgian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092252
Dealers Internal Ref
Davenport
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Telephone 07899 751 446 or 01709 589 736
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South Yorkshire
S64 5TX
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An antique Georgian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, decorative brass gallery, and side-mounted drawers.
A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk named after a Captain Davenport, who commissioned the design from Gillows of Lancaster in the late eighteenth century. It features a sloped writing surface atop a drawer unit, originally intended for shipboard use and small study spaces.

Georgian Davenport desks were primarily constructed using fine hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, often accented with flame mahogany veneers. Writing surfaces were traditionally lined with tool-embossed leather, and tops were finished with decorative brass gallery rails.

Authentic early Davenport desks feature drawers that open from the side rather than the front, hand-cut dovetail joints, and original brass fittings. Look for secondary woods like oak or pine lining the drawer interiors and natural age-related oxidisation on the timber.

Due to its compact proportions and finished rear panel, a Davenport desk functions well in small alcoves, reading corners, or home office spaces. Pairing the piece with modern minimalist lighting highlights the grain of the mahogany while keeping the setting functional.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking and leather drying.
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