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Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 17 May 2025 · Founders Antiques
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Description

An elegant 19th century open Davenport writing desk with a brass gallery top over the original beautifully worn leather writing slope opening to a wonderful maple lined interior, all raised on attractively shaped legs atop bun feet and original hidden brass castors.

The side drawer locks via a nifty faux drawer knob inside the desk.

Very good condition, structurally all in good order with an ideal level of aged surface wear and a pleasing patina.

English, circa 1880.

H: 82 W: 51 D: 51 cm

Height to underside: 65 cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1104053
Dealers Internal Reference
3249
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Description
An elegant 19th century open Davenport writing desk with a brass gallery top over the original beautifully worn leather writing slope opening to a wonderful maple lined interior, all raised on attractively shaped legs atop bun feet and original hidden brass castors.
fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany Davenport desk with a sloping leather-inset top, brass gallery, and scrolled supports set on castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

The side drawer locks via a nifty faux drawer knob inside the desk.

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Very good condition, structurally all in good order with an ideal level of aged surface wear and a pleasing patina.
Founders Antiques

English, circa 1880.

H: 82 W: 51 D: 51 cm

Height to underside: 65 cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104053
Dealers Internal Ref
3249
Founders Antiques
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Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 7HU
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An antique Victorian mahogany Davenport desk with a sloping leather-inset top, brass gallery, and scrolled supports set on castors.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
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An antique Victorian mahogany Davenport desk with a sloping leather-inset top, brass gallery, and scrolled supports set on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsSloping leather-topped writing surface, Brass gallery rail, Scrolled pedestal supports, Side drawers with turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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The Davenport desk originated in the late 18th century, reportedly commissioned by a Captain Davenport for use aboard ship, and gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era for its compact footprint and multi-functional storage.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, featuring handcrafted dovetail joints, inset leather writing surfaces, and often incorporating brass galleries and concealed drawer mechanisms.

Authentic pieces from the era exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, traditional brass hardware, and secondary woods consistent with 19th-century cabinetmaking practices.

This piece works effectively as a compact workstation in a home study or living room, contrasting well against contemporary neutral walls while adding architectural character and practical surface area.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally nourish the timber with traditional beeswax polish.
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