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19th C. Gillow & Co Davenport
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19th C. Gillow & Co Davenport

19th century
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A Victorian Gillows Pollard Oak Davenport.  Of lovely quality as would be expected of a piece of Gillows furniture.  Having a green leather writing slope that lifts to reveal 2 small faux drawers and 2 functioning drawers.  The top section has a gallery with baluster supports and it slides forward for ease of use.

To the left are three faux drawers and a slide, to the right is a small stationary drawer, a slide and 3 functioning drawers.

Standing on reeded bun feet with castors.

Stamped Gillow & Co. on the inside of one drawer.

In original condition with age related wear etc. including some damaged beading on a drawer and some minor damaged veneer.

Width 53 cm

Depth 57 cm

Height 85 cm to top of gallery.

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09532265
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Stamped Gillow & Co on the drawer rim: maker's mark used after 1840.
Crown-stamped brass lock with slotted screws: original Victorian brassware.
Forward-sliding desk section over side drawers: 19th-century davenport design.
Pollard oak veneer with burr figure: favourite cabinet timber of the period.
Carved reeded bun feet housing castors: characteristic Victorian turned base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218895
Dealers Internal Reference
5432
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Description
A Victorian Gillows Pollard Oak Davenport.  Of lovely quality as would be expected of a piece of Gillows furniture.
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  Having a green leather writing slope that lifts to reveal 2 small faux drawers and 2 functioning drawers.
The Old Yard

  The top section has a gallery with baluster supports and it slides forward for ease of use.

fig 1. A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet.
fig 1. 19th C. Gillow & Co Davenport

To the left are three faux drawers and a slide, to the right is a small stationary drawer, a slide and 3 functioning drawers.

Standing on reeded bun feet with castors.

Stamped Gillow & Co. on the inside of one drawer.

In original condition with age related wear etc. including some damaged beading on a drawer and some minor damaged veneer.

Width 53 cm

Depth 57 cm

Height 85 cm to top of gallery.

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09532265
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Stamped Gillow & Co on the drawer rim: maker's mark used after 1840.
Crown-stamped brass lock with slotted screws: original Victorian brassware.
Forward-sliding desk section over side drawers: 19th-century davenport design.
Pollard oak veneer with burr figure: favourite cabinet timber of the period.
Carved reeded bun feet housing castors: characteristic Victorian turned base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218895
Dealers Internal Ref
5432
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Archive I A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet.

19th C. Gillow & Co Davenport

Archive II A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View V
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Archive VII A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View VII
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Archive IX A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View X
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Archive XIII A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet. View XIII
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A 19th-century burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing lid with a spindled gallery rail, side drawers, and turned feet.
19th C. Gillow & Co Davenport
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindled gallery, Slanted writing slope, Carved feet, Knob handles
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This 19th-century Victorian Davenport desk by Gillow & Co. is rendered in warm brown burr walnut with rich figuring. The piece incorporates a slanted writing slope with a raised spindled gallery along the top edge, dark turned knob handles fitted to the drawers, and heavily carved reeded bun feet. Original age-related wear is visible across the exterior surfaces, including minor veneer losses and slight damage to the drawer beading. Practical dimensions measure 85 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. Suitable for a traditional study or a gentleman's library, the compact footprint offers a dedicated writing space while providing integrated storage through multiple exterior drawers and an internal compartment beneath the sliding top section. The traditional design suits placement against a wall in a home office or living area, serving as a functional workspace with classic period character.

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Named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design from Gillows of Lancaster in the late 18th century, a Davenport is a compact writing desk defined by a sloped top above side drawers. They became widely popular during the Victorian era as functional correspondence desks.

High-quality 19th-century Davenports were constructed using figured timbers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, paired with solid brass fittings. Key hallmarks include hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, integrated inkwell compartments, and hand-carved bun feet.

Authentic 19th-century Davenports frequently feature maker marks or stamps, such as Gillow & Co on drawer edges, original locks, and working ink slider drawers. Inspect the internal drawer construction for fine hand-cut dovetailing and natural age patina.

Position a Davenport desk in a library, hallway, or study to serve as a dedicated writing station. Pair the piece with a contemporary side chair and place a classic brass lamp near the sloped top to balance historical craftsmanship with functional lighting.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent burr walnut veneers from lifting, warping, or fading. Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft lint-free cloth and applying natural beeswax polish annually.
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