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Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
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Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport

19th century
Description

Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport.

This Davenport Stands Upon Turned Feet with Carved and Shaped Supports.

The Right Hand Side Having 4 Mahogany Lined Drawers with Faux Drawers to the Reverse.

The Piano Fall Lid Lifts to Reveal a Green Leather Writing Surface Which is Adjustable on a Ratchet Mechanism.

In the Right Hand Drawer there is a Secret Button to Allow for the Pop up Section to Work.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

height 38" (97cm)

Width 23" (58cm)

Depth 23" (58cm)

Working height 29" (74cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

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Description
Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport.

This Davenport Stands Upon Turned Feet with Carved and Shaped Supports.

The Right Hand Side Having 4 Mahogany Lined Drawers with Faux Drawers to the Reverse.

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The Piano Fall Lid Lifts to Reveal a Green Leather Writing Surface Which is Adjustable on a Ratchet Mechanism.
Philip Hunt Antiques

In the Right Hand Drawer there is a Secret Button to Allow for the Pop up Section to Work.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

height 38" (97cm)

Width 23" (58cm)

Depth 23" (58cm)

Working height 29" (74cm)

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163976
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PP103-8
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Victorian burr walnut pop-up davenport desk featuring rich wood figure and carved scroll front supports.
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The Davenport desk was first commissioned in the late 18th century from the Gillows furniture workshop by a Captain Davenport. Designed for compact efficiency, these small writing desks became immensely popular throughout the 19th century, evolving into ornate Victorian versions with piano tops and pop-up stationery compartments.

Victorian Davenport desks were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently faced with highly decorative burr walnut veneers. Key accents often included turned brass handles, hand-carved scroll supports, and leather-lined writing slopes.

Authentic period Davenport desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, original brass locks, and natural hand-carved detail on the front supports. Look for signs of age such as slight patina on hardware, uniform wood wear around high-touch areas, and traditional mechanical pop-up mechanisms.

Due to their compact footprint, Davenport desks function exceptionally well as focal accent pieces in a quiet reading corner, hallway, or home library. Pair with minimalist modern lighting and framed artwork to balance the rich figure of the historic timber.

Burr walnut requires protection from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer lift. Regular dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and occasional application of high-quality beeswax will protect the finish and maintain the timbers depth of colour.
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