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George IV Mahogany Davenport – The Manner of Gillows of Lancaster
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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George IV Mahogany Davenport – The Manner of Gillows of Lancaster

18th century
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A superb quality George IV figured mahogany Davenport in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

A good gilt-tooled and embossed burgundy-coloured leather writing slope, surrounded on three sides by a carved and turned mahogany gallery. The lid lifts to reveal storage and drawers inside. The whole top unit slides forwards on runners to allow legs to fit underneath during use.

A pen and ink drawer pulls out from the side along with a further full-depth writing/candle slide. One side is fitted with four full-width drawers, with dummy drawer fronts fitted to the other side.

The unit is supported on carved and fluted ‘melon’ style ball feet with original brass castors under.

An excellent ergonomic design. A superb example. Recommended.

Date: c.1825-40

Dimensions: Height: 90 cm. Width: 60 cm. Depth: 65 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George IV Mahogany Davenport to the Georgian era.

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SA1142223
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1720/Q
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Description
A superb quality George IV figured mahogany Davenport in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
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A good gilt-tooled and embossed burgundy-coloured leather writing slope, surrounded on three sides by a carved and turned mahogany gallery.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The lid lifts to reveal storage and drawers inside. The whole top unit slides forwards on runners to allow legs to fit underneath during use.

fig 1. A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet.
fig 1. George IV Mahogany Davenport – The Manner of Gillows of Lancaster

A pen and ink drawer pulls out from the side along with a further full-depth writing/candle slide. One side is fitted with four full-width drawers, with dummy drawer fronts fitted to the other side.

The unit is supported on carved and fluted ‘melon’ style ball feet with original brass castors under.

An excellent ergonomic design. A superb example. Recommended.

Date: c.1825-40

Dimensions: Height: 90 cm. Width: 60 cm. Depth: 65 cm.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George IV Mahogany Davenport to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142223
Dealers Internal Ref
1720/Q
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Archive I A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet.

George IV Mahogany Davenport – The Manner of Gillows of Lancaster

Archive II A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View II
Archive III A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View III
Archive IV A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View IV
Archive V A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View V
Archive VI A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View VI
Archive VII A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View VII
Archive VIII A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View VIII
Archive IX A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View IX
Archive X A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View X
Archive XI A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View XI
Archive XII A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View XII
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Archive XIV A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View XIV
Archive XV A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View XV
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Archive XVII A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet. View XVII
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A George IV mahogany Davenport desk featuring a spindle gallery, a gold-tooled burgundy leather writing surface, a flame mahogany front panel, and turned lobed feet.
George IV mahogany Davenport – the manner of Gillows of Lancaster
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A Davenport desk is a compact 19th-century writing desk characterised by a sloping writing surface and a side-mounted bank of drawers. Originally named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the design from Gillows of Lancaster, it was created for space-conscious interiors and travel.

George IV Davenport desks were constructed predominantly from solid mahogany or rosewood veneers. Key functional elements often include gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces, brass gallery rails, and hand-carved feet or columns.

Authentic George IV Davenport desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, original brass locks, and period-appropriate castors or carved feet. Proportions are typically compact, showcasing flame mahogany or decorative timber figuring consistent with early 19th-century cabinetmaking.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in a home library, study nook, or hallway. It pairs effectively with modern minimalist chairs or classic leather seating, serving as both a functional writing station and an accent piece.

Maintain the finish by applying a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly, avoiding silicone-based sprays. Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and leather cracking.
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