Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the Regency era.
A fine quality late Regency to William 1V, English sliding Davenport desk circa 1830. A handsome flame mahogany example in complete and original condition, often attributed to Gillows.
A well proportioned Davenport desk with a sliding, original leather top writing slope which opens to reveal 4 Birds Eye maple drawers with 4 graduated drawers, a slide and pen drawer to one side, matched with dummy drawers to the other.
The well figured flame mahogany features ebony stringing and sits well upon original brass castors.
Dimensions
Height 89cm
Depth 55cm
Width 55cm
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Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the Regency era.
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A William 1v Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk with Sliding Leather Slope, C1830
