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Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
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Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

19th century
Description

A good quality Victorian davenport made of the finest Burr Walnut, dating from the mid to late 19th Century. It has a sloped front with a tooled leather writing surface, four drawers to one side and four dummy drawers to the other. The interior is fitted with two dummy drawers and a real drawer in the middle. The small top section is also fitted with a pen tray, inkwell and various other sections. The davenport has two carved supports and rests on its original turned feet with castors below.

The quality and condition are excellent and the walnut has developed a wonderful rich colour. The piece has been thoroughly cleaned and gently polished, retaining the original patina. The drawers open smoothly and the interior is generally clean and tidy. There are no major damages to the exterior. There are some signs of age, minor marks and small knocks and chips but nothing detrimental and overall it is a lovely sturdy piece of furniture. Please note there are no keys with the davenport. There are some minor old signs of worm in the feet which has all been treated as a precaution and hasn't affected the piece structurally or aesthetically.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

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SA1137444
Description
A good quality Victorian davenport made of the finest Burr Walnut, dating from the mid to late 19th Century.
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It has a sloped front with a tooled leather writing surface, four drawers to one side and four dummy drawers to the other.
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The interior is fitted with two dummy drawers and a real drawer in the middle. The small top section is also fitted with a pen tray, inkwell and various other sections. The davenport has two carved supports and rests on its original turned feet with castors below.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing top with a green leather insert and carved acanthus leaf front supports.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

The quality and condition are excellent and the walnut has developed a wonderful rich colour. The piece has been thoroughly cleaned and gently polished, retaining the original patina. The drawers open smoothly and the interior is generally clean and tidy. There are no major damages to the exterior. There are some signs of age, minor marks and small knocks and chips but nothing detrimental and overall it is a lovely sturdy piece of furniture. Please note there are no keys with the davenport. There are some minor old signs of worm in the feet which has all been treated as a precaution and hasn't affected the piece structurally or aesthetically.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing top with a green leather insert and carved acanthus leaf front supports.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

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SA1137444
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing top with a green leather insert and carved acanthus leaf front supports.
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk originally designed in the late 18th century, characteristically featuring a sloped hinged writing surface, side drawers, and carved front supports.

Victorian Davenport desks were commonly constructed using solid woods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently finished with rich decorative veneers like burr walnut and fitted with hand-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic Victorian Davenport desks typically feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original brass castors or locks, genuine timber wear patterns, and period-accurate carved motifs such as acanthus leaves or cabriole legs.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well as an occasional workstation in a study, a reading nook accent piece, or an entryway feature table alongside classic brass lighting and traditional artwork.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber moisture and natural grain patination, keeping the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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