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Mid 19th Century Pollard Oak Davenport Desk
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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Mid 19th Century Pollard Oak Davenport Desk

19th century
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Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk circa 1850.

We are pleased to offer this elegant example of a davenport made in pollard oak.

Top surface with original brass gallery, leading down to the brown leather writing surface with gold tooling.  writing section pulls forward to allow a generous knee height of 25 inches.  hinged lid opens to reveal an open storage well and 4 drawers, 2 of which are dummy drawers, 1 handle pulls out to allow a secret pen tray to be pulled out from the side.  working lock and key.

Also featuring a pull out brushing slide each side.  a bank of 3 graduating drawers one side is complemented by dummy drawers to the other.  standing on turned bun feet and concealed brass castors.

Good rich colour and patina, minor surface marks to woodwork but a fine example and ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
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Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Pollard Oak Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1170941
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RK51
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Description
Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk circa 1850.

We are pleased to offer this elegant example of a davenport made in pollard oak.

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Top surface with original brass gallery, leading down to the brown leather writing surface with gold tooling.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  writing section pulls forward to allow a generous knee height of 25 inches.  hinged lid opens to reveal an open storage well and 4 drawers, 2 of which are dummy drawers, 1 handle pulls out to allow a secret pen tray to be pulled out from the side.  working lock and key.

fig 1. A mid-nineteenth century pollard oak Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing top with a brass gallery rail, side drawers with wooden knobs, and turned feet.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Pollard Oak Davenport Desk

Also featuring a pull out brushing slide each side.  a bank of 3 graduating drawers one side is complemented by dummy drawers to the other.  standing on turned bun feet and concealed brass castors.

Good rich colour and patina, minor surface marks to woodwork but a fine example and ready for everyday use.

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Pollard Oak Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170941
Dealers Internal Ref
RK51
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A mid-nineteenth century pollard oak Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing top with a brass gallery rail, side drawers with wooden knobs, and turned feet.
MID 19TH CENTURY POLLARD OAK DAVENPORT DESK
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The Davenport desk originated in the late eighteenth century when a Captain Davenport commissioned a compact writing desk from the furniture makers Gillows of Lancaster. Designed to save space aboard ships or in smaller rooms, the form gained widespread popularity throughout the nineteenth century, becoming a staple of Victorian domestic study spaces.

Nineteenth-century Davenport desks were commonly constructed using hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and pollard oak, often accented with decorative veneers. Construction methods featured hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass galleries, inset leather writing surfaces, and side-mounted drawer banks built to maintain stability while minimising the desks footprint.

Authentic mid-nineteenth-century examples display period-correct construction markers, such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawers, original brass castors, and keyhole escutcheons. Look for authentic signs of age, including natural wear on the writing incline, age-appropriate patination on the wood veneer, and original locks bearing nineteenth-century manufacturer stamps.

Due to its compact dimensions, a Davenport desk functions well as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom, or dedicated reading corner. Pairing the warm timber tones with contemporary lighting or modern seating creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve timber surfaces and decorative veneers, polish regularly with a natural beeswax compound and keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight. Leather writing surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth and occasionally treated with a specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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