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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
The Antique Shop
for sale €1,152     $1,251
£985

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

19th century
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, This fabulous quality freestanding burr walnut Victorian davenport is fitted with four drawers to the right hand side with dummy drawers on the left side, The leather writing surface lifts to reveal four drawers two are drawers and two are dummy’s, The serpentine shaped top opens and reveal partitions for letters, pens, stamps, The front is supported by a pair of turned and carved solid walnut columns and stands on castors, The whole desk has wonderful figured and burr walnut all around.

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Delivery

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£985

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All in Very Good Condition

Circa 1870

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Our Reference 12479

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 37 ½ inches – 95.2 cm

Width – 23 ½ inches – 59.7 cm

Depth – 22 ¼ inches – 56.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
95.2cm (37.48")
Width
59.7cm (23.50")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156253
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Description
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, This fabulous quality freestanding burr walnut Victorian davenport is fitted with four drawers to the right hand side with dummy drawers on the left side, The leather writing surface lifts to reveal four drawers two are drawers and two are dummy’s, The serpentine shaped top opens and reveal partitions for letters, pens, stamps, The front is supported by a pair of turned and carved solid walnut columns and stands on castors, The whole desk has wonderful figured and burr walnut all around.
fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather writing surface, side drawers, and turned front support columns.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

Delivery

Please Provide Post Code for Delivery Quote

£985

All in Very Good Condition

Circa 1870

Our Reference 12479

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 37 ½ inches – 95.2 cm

Width – 23 ½ inches – 59.7 cm

Depth – 22 ¼ inches – 56.5 cm

Height
95.2cm (37.48")
Width
59.7cm (23.50")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156253
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped green leather writing surface, side drawers, and turned front support columns.
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk characterised by an inclined lifting desktop and a series of drawers located on one side, originally commissioned by Captain Davenport in the late 18th century.

Victorian Davenport desks were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently embellished with decorative burr veneers, turned support columns, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature side drawerssometimes concealed behind a doorhand-cut dovetail joints, castors set beneath a plinth base, and original leather skivers with gold leaf tooling.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well as a decorative accent piece in a study alcove, hallway, or bedroom, paired with contemporary table lamps or framed artwork to create contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain; ensure the desk is kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer cracking and bleaching.
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