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A William IV Rosewood Davenport
Robert Dee
for sale €287     $311
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A William IV Rosewood Davenport

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A very nice William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk. In good condition the desk has four drawers and four dummy drawers, with the fall being supported by round columns and capitals. There is a slide to the top of the drawer side and a pen tray on top of the desk. Internally the desk is maple veneered and has two drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated this Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1198199
Description
A very nice William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk.
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In good condition the desk has four drawers and four dummy drawers, with the fall being supported by round columns and capitals.
Robert Dee

There is a slide to the top of the drawer side and a pen tray on top of the desk. Internally the desk is maple veneered and has two drawers.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198199
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A William IV rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset top above turned front columns and four side drawers with wooden knobs.
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Archive I A William IV rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset top above turned front columns and four side drawers with wooden knobs.

A William IV Rosewood Davenport

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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
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North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2022
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A William IV rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset top above turned front columns and four side drawers with wooden knobs.
A William IV Rosewood Davenport
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A William IV rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather-inset top above turned front columns and four side drawers with wooden knobs.
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Named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design in the late 18th century, a Davenport desk is a compact writing cabinet featuring a sloped leather-inset top and side drawers. These desks gained widespread popularity during the William IV and Victorian eras due to their space-saving design and functional layout.

William IV Davenports were predominantly crafted from rich dark hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and leather writing surfaces. Construction often incorporates turned columnar supports, brass hardware, and concealed side compartments or inkwell drawers.

Authentic 19th-century Davenport desks exhibit hand-carved details, genuine dovetail joinery inside side drawers, and natural wood grain variation characteristic of aged rosewood. Original brass escutcheons, lock mechanisms, and period-appropriate turned support pillars or scroll feet are key identifiers.

A rosewood Davenport functions effectively as a compact workstation in a home office, library alcove, or living room corner. Pairing the desk with modern minimalist seating or contemporary lighting creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern interior design.

Preserve the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement, cracking, or fading of the leather writing surface.
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