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Victorian Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Hingstons of Wilton
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Victorian Walnut Inlaid Davenport

19th century
Description

This Victorian walnut inlaid Davenport was made circa 1870.

It has the inset leather hide sloping writing surface, that lifts to reveal the fine fitted Maple interior.

The top surface with a beautiful finely inlaid panel and a superb cast gallery.

To the front are tapering columns with the gilt bronze collars and inlays, at the kneehole the panel has a large spray of fine inlay.

To the side is the panel door that opens to reveal the 4 graduated drawers that have the cast gilt bronze ormolu swing handles.

It is rare to find a Davenport desk with the gilt bronze mounts and collars, this puts this example into the higher bracket of quality than you would usually find on the market, add to this you have the finest box wood stringing.

Another pointer to this being a high-grade item, is that in general a Davenport with the side door that encloses the drawers were the most expensive pieces in the day. The reason for this, is that the time and cost of the cabinetmaker adding this extra feature was high. It is far easier and cheaper to make a desk like this with the drawers on the exterior.

Imagine the pleasure you will gain by owning this exceptional Victorian walnut inlaid Davenport, it can be used in many places around your home and will be admired by your family and friends

Dimensions

56cms wide 22ins

84cms high inc. gallery 33ins

55cms deep 21 3/4ins

All dimensions are approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209574
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

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Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
This Victorian walnut inlaid Davenport was made circa 1870.
It has the inset leather hide sloping writing surface, that lifts to reveal the fine fitted Maple interior.
Hingstons of Wilton

The top surface with a beautiful finely inlaid panel and a superb cast gallery.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring floral marquetry inlay, turned columns, a brass top gallery, and a red leather inset writing slope.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Inlaid Davenport

To the front are tapering columns with the gilt bronze collars and inlays, at the kneehole the panel has a large spray of fine inlay.

To the side is the panel door that opens to reveal the 4 graduated drawers that have the cast gilt bronze ormolu swing handles.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring floral marquetry inlay, turned columns, a brass top gallery, and a red leather inset writing slope.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut Inlaid Davenport

It is rare to find a Davenport desk with the gilt bronze mounts and collars, this puts this example into the higher bracket of quality than you would usually find on the market, add to this you have the finest box wood stringing.

fig 3. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring floral marquetry inlay, turned columns, a brass top gallery, and a red leather inset writing slope.
fig 3. Victorian Walnut Inlaid Davenport

Another pointer to this being a high-grade item, is that in general a Davenport with the side door that encloses the drawers were the most expensive pieces in the day. The reason for this, is that the time and cost of the cabinetmaker adding this extra feature was high. It is far easier and cheaper to make a desk like this with the drawers on the exterior.

fig 4. A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring floral marquetry inlay, turned columns, a brass top gallery, and a red leather inset writing slope.
fig 4. Victorian Walnut Inlaid Davenport

Imagine the pleasure you will gain by owning this exceptional Victorian walnut inlaid Davenport, it can be used in many places around your home and will be admired by your family and friends

Dimensions

56cms wide 22ins

84cms high inc. gallery 33ins

55cms deep 21 3/4ins

All dimensions are approximate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209574
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring floral marquetry inlay, turned columns, a brass top gallery, and a red leather inset writing slope.
Victorian walnut inlaid Davenport
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Originally created in the late eighteenth century for a Captain Davenport, a Davenport desk is a compact writing cabinet defined by an inclined writing slope, internal stationery compartments, and side drawers.

Victorian Davenports were predominantly crafted from decorative hardwoods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring tooling on inset leather writing surfaces, brass gallery railings, and inlaid marquetry details.

Authentic Victorian examples typically feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, castors concealed beneath carved feet, hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, and genuine timber veneers paired with original brass fittings.

A Davenport functions effectively in compact spaces such as hallway alcoves, quiet living room corners, or home libraries, pairing naturally with classic desk accessories as a functional writing station.

Dust wooden surfaces regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year along the grain, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to preserve the timber and leather.
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