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Superb Quality C19th Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
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Superb Quality C19th Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th century
Sold 2 April 2025 · Beresford Antiques LTD
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Davenport desk with gold tooled inset leather top and graded drawers to the side Lovely quality burr walnut veneers used throughout with the interior also highlighted with birds eye maple The top has its original lock and working key Well patinated finish and good colour the piece is in excellent condition

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127776
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Our VAT number is 228171417

Description
Davenport desk with gold tooled inset leather top and graded drawers to the side Lovely quality burr walnut veneers used throughout with the interior also highlighted with birds eye maple The top has its original lock and working key Well patinated finish and good colour the piece is in excellent condition
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127776
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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An angled Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a dark green leather slope, carved front supports, and a side bank of small drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a dark green leather slope, carved front supports, and a side bank of small drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Quality C19th Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

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Beresford Antiques LTD
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Cliffe Road
North Newbald
YO43 4SP
United Kingdom
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An angled Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a dark green leather slope, carved front supports, and a side bank of small drawers.
Superb quality C19TH burr walnut Davenport desk
Ref: SA1127776
An angled Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a dark green leather slope, carved front supports, and a side bank of small drawers.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr walnut, leather, brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping writing lid, Carved cabriole front supports, Side pedestal drawers, Inset leather skiver
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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The Davenport desk originated in the late 18th century, reportedly commissioned by a Captain Davenport from the workshop of Gillows of Lancaster as a compact writing solution for shipboard or domestic use.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid secondary timbers faced with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, featuring dovetail joints, brass hardware, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, traditional shellac finishes, secondary woods consistent with the era such as oak or pine, and natural ageing marks on the timber.

A Davenport desk functions effectively as a standalone statement piece in a study, living room, or bedroom, pairing well with modern minimalist seating to create an intentional contrast of eras.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, and periodically applying a traditional microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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