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Victorian Rosewood Pop Up Davenport Writing Desk
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,580     $1,715
£1,350

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Victorian Rosewood Pop Up Davenport Writing Desk

19th century
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A good Victorian rosewood harlequin davenport. The hidden sprung stationary compartment (accessed by a button in inside the righthand drawer) has an interior with 3 small satinwood fronted drawers and 4 pigeon holes. The piano shaped fall opens to reveal a 2 drawer satinwood interior and an adjustable pull out writing/reading slope which retains the original gold tooled purple leather writing surface, pen tray, paper clip holder and spaces for ink pots. The panelled front with top quality carved cabriole leg supports resting on a shaped plinth with turned bun feet and hidden castors. The right hand side with 4 mahogany lined drawers all with turned rosewood pulls, brass escutcheons and working locks (with keys). The left side with false drawers and matching turned pulls and escutcheons. The freestanding back with matching panel and applied mouldings. The whole in good ready to use condition with original patina. Davenports of this design are often referred to as Harlequin, Pop up, Piano top, or Jack in the box davenports. Dimensions:- Height (closed)..39’’/ 99cm. Height (open)..45.5’’/ 115.5cm. Width..22.75’’/ 58cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

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SA1121642
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24678
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A good Victorian rosewood harlequin davenport.
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The hidden sprung stationary compartment (accessed by a button in inside the righthand drawer) has an interior with 3 small satinwood fronted drawers and 4 pigeon holes.
John Howkins Antiques

The piano shaped fall opens to reveal a 2 drawer satinwood interior and an adjustable pull out writing/reading slope which retains the original gold tooled purple leather writing surface, pen tray, paper clip holder and spaces for ink pots. The panelled front with top quality carved cabriole leg supports resting on a shaped plinth with turned bun feet and hidden castors. The right hand side with 4 mahogany lined drawers all with turned rosewood pulls, brass escutcheons and working locks (with keys). The left side with false drawers and matching turned pulls and escutcheons. The freestanding back with matching panel and applied mouldings. The whole in good ready to use condition with original patina. Davenports of this design are often referred to as Harlequin, Pop up, Piano top, or Jack in the box davenports. Dimensions:- Height (closed)..39’’/ 99cm. Height (open)..45.5’’/ 115.5cm. Width..22.75’’/ 58cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £60.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

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SA1121642
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24678
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A Victorian rosewood Davenport writing desk featuring a pop-up stationery compartment, sloped leather writing surface, and carved cabriole legs.
Victorian Rosewood Pop Up Davenport Writing Desk
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing cabinet named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned the original design in the late 18th century. Characterised by a sloped writing surface, side drawers, and often a pop-up stationery compartment, it became a standard form of office furniture during the Victorian era.

Victorian Davenports were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods and veneers such as rosewood, walnut, and mahogany, often featuring secondary drawer linings of pine, oak, or birds eye maple. Writing surfaces were typically inset with tool-gilded leather.

Authentic Victorian examples usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, brass locks, and hand-carved cabriole front supports. The pop-up mechanism traditionally operates via spring-loaded catches or counterweights built inside the rear cabinet structure.

A Davenport desk functions well in a study corner, hallway, or living room alcove. Pairing the dark timber with light walls and subtle modern brass lighting highlights the architectural shape and detail of the woodwork.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain when needed. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level and avoid positioning the desk near direct heat sources or unshaded windows.
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