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Large 19th Century Rosewood Davenport Desk
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Large 19th Century Rosewood Davenport Desk

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A handsome 19th century rosewood Davenport of generous proportions, stamped M. Willson, 68 Great Queen Street inside.

This well-crafted example is in good condition throughout and displays design strongly reminiscent of Gillows.

The sliding black leather-inset writing surface glides forward smoothly, revealing a fitted interior beneath the hinged top.

To the left side is a useful brushing slide, while the right side features a concealed stationary drawer and 4 larger drawers below with matching dummy drawers to the opposite side.

Richly figured rosewood panels, turned wooden knobs, and elegant reeded bun feet complete the piece.

A beautiful and functional Davenport, ready for use.

W 59cm (23.25")

D 64.5cm (25.25")

H 87cm (34.25")

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Davenport Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1180652
Dealers Internal Reference
WYE251121B
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Description
A handsome 19th century rosewood Davenport of generous proportions, stamped M. Willson, 68 Great Queen Street inside.
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This well-crafted example is in good condition throughout and displays design strongly reminiscent of Gillows.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A 19th-century rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing top inset with dark green tooled leather, a spindled gallery rail, and stacked drawers.
fig 1. Large 19th Century Rosewood Davenport Desk

The sliding black leather-inset writing surface glides forward smoothly, revealing a fitted interior beneath the hinged top.

To the left side is a useful brushing slide, while the right side features a concealed stationary drawer and 4 larger drawers below with matching dummy drawers to the opposite side.

fig 2. A 19th-century rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing top inset with dark green tooled leather, a spindled gallery rail, and stacked drawers.
fig 2. Large 19th Century Rosewood Davenport Desk

Richly figured rosewood panels, turned wooden knobs, and elegant reeded bun feet complete the piece.

A beautiful and functional Davenport, ready for use.

W 59cm (23.25")

D 64.5cm (25.25")

H 87cm (34.25")

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Davenport Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180652
Dealers Internal Ref
WYE251121B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A 19th-century rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing top inset with dark green tooled leather, a spindled gallery rail, and stacked drawers.
Large 19th Century Rosewood Davenport Desk
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A Davenport desk is a compact, slant-top writing cabinet introduced in the late 18th century, reputedly first commissioned from Gillows of Lancaster by a Captain Davenport. Characterised by its small footprint, angled writing surface, and integrated side drawers, it became a standard piece of study furniture throughout the 19th century.

Davenport desks were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, and mahogany. Writing surfaces were typically inlaid with leather skivers featuring gilt-tooled borders, paired with brass gallery rails and turned timber handles.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail jointing on the internal drawers, period brass locks, and original timber veneers such as figure-rich rosewood. They often feature functional or faux drawers on the side casing and natural signs of age on the writing incline.

Due to its compact dimensions, a Davenport desk serves well as an occasional writing bureau in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or living room corner. Placing a simple desk lamp on top or pairing it with a streamlined chair balances historical detail with contemporary practical use.

Dust the timber regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax periodically to maintain the wood grain. Keep the leather writing insert away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and cracking over time.
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