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Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

19th century
Sold 6 March 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

This exquisite Victorian burr walnut davenport is a true masterpiece. It features four working drawers and four dummy drawers, all adorned with the original turned walnut knobs. The piano top opens to reveal a pull-out adjustable writing slide with a beautifully preserved tooled leather writing surface, a fitted pen tray, and two small drawers.

A hidden catch in the right-hand drawer activates the ingenious "pop-up" mechanism, revealing a magnificent fretwork interior with various compartments for stationery and other essentials. The carved walnut-shaped scroll supports are stunning and stand proudly on a plinth base with turned bun feet.

This wonderful piece of history is not only visually captivating but also incredibly functional. It is in excellent condition, with minor wear commensurate with its age and use, making it a standout addition to any study or office.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128292
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2591
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Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
This exquisite Victorian burr walnut davenport is a true masterpiece.
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It features four working drawers and four dummy drawers, all adorned with the original turned walnut knobs.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The piano top opens to reveal a pull-out adjustable writing slide with a beautifully preserved tooled leather writing surface, a fitted pen tray, and two small drawers.

fig 1. An antique Victorian burr walnut davenport desk featuring a sloping writing lid, carved cabriole supports, and a bank of side drawers.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

A hidden catch in the right-hand drawer activates the ingenious "pop-up" mechanism, revealing a magnificent fretwork interior with various compartments for stationery and other essentials. The carved walnut-shaped scroll supports are stunning and stand proudly on a plinth base with turned bun feet.

fig 2. An antique Victorian burr walnut davenport desk featuring a sloping writing lid, carved cabriole supports, and a bank of side drawers.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

This wonderful piece of history is not only visually captivating but also incredibly functional. It is in excellent condition, with minor wear commensurate with its age and use, making it a standout addition to any study or office.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128292
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2591
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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An antique Victorian burr walnut davenport desk featuring a sloping writing lid, carved cabriole supports, and a bank of side drawers.
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping writing slope, Burr walnut veneer, Scroll carved supports, Side pedestal drawers
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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A davenport is a compact form of small writing desk originating in the late 18th century and gaining immense popularity during the Victorian era, typically featuring a sloping writing surface and side drawers.

These desks were traditionally built using a solid timber frame such as pine or mahogany, veneered with highly figured decorative woods like burr walnut, amboyna, or burr elm, and frequently incorporated leather writing inserts and brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, hand-turned wooden or brass pulls, and secondary woods consistent with 19th-century cabinet making.

Its compact scale allows it to function as a focal point in a home study or living room, where it can be paired with a simple low-profile chair and minimal accessories to highlight the figured timber grain.

Maintain the finish by keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a quality beeswax to nourish the antique polish.
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