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Ebony and Amboyna Davenport Desk Circa 1870
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Ebony and Amboyna Davenport Desk Circa 1870

19th century
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A superb Victorian Davenport circa 1870. A beautiful looking piece of furniture of ebony and amboyna with a birds eye maple interior. The original leather is in good condition and there are three working locks with keys.

The drawers are mahogany lined which is a feature that is only found with the finer quality pieces of furniture which endorses the fact that this is one of the better quality Davenports that you will find.

Height - 35" / 89cm

Width - 22.5" / 57cm

Depth - 22.5" / 57cm

Declaration

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Ebonised Amboyna Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

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A superb Victorian Davenport circa 1870. A beautiful looking piece of furniture of ebony and amboyna with a birds eye maple interior. The original leather is in good condition and there are three working locks with keys.
fig 1. An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers.
fig 1. Ebony and Amboyna Davenport Desk Circa 1870

The drawers are mahogany lined which is a feature that is only found with the finer quality pieces of furniture which endorses the fact that this is one of the better quality Davenports that you will find.

Height - 35" / 89cm

Width - 22.5" / 57cm

Depth - 22.5" / 57cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Ebonised Amboyna Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204587
Dealers Internal Ref
244/371/556
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers.
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Archive I An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers.

Ebony and amboyna Davenport desk circa 1870

Archive II An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers. View II
Archive III An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers. View III
Archive IV An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers. View IV
Archive V An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers. View V
Archive VI An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers. View VI
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An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers.
Ebony and amboyna Davenport desk circa 1870
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An ebonised and amboyna wood Davenport desk featuring a slanted red leather writing surface, geometric inlay, and an open side door revealing four drawers.
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk originating in the late 18th century, characterised by a sloped writing surface positioned over a side cupboard or tier of drawers.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood, often enhanced with ebonised finishes, amboyna or burr veneers, brass hardware, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass fittings, natural age-related patination on the timber, and operational side drawers concealed behind a lockable door or panel.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk serves effectively as a dedicated writing workstation in a home office, hallway, or living room nook, pairing well with contemporary lighting and minimalist seating.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly, avoiding harsh chemicals, moisture, and direct sunlight to protect the delicate veneers and ebonised finish.
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