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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport
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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A lovely mid Victorian period inlaid burr walnut davenport desk. Beautiful burr walnut veneers inset with inlaid stringing in boxwood and ebony and banding in rosewood. With striking Corinthian columns topped by solid brass capitols. The top section, surmounted by a pierced brass gallery, opens to reveal a fitted interior with stationary compartments. Complete with original ink bottles, the lids embossed "London Patent". The fall is fitted with its original black leather writing surface complete with embossed gilt tooling to the surrounds. It lifts and opens to access a fitted interior lined in birds eye maple veneers. The body of the davenport with four drawers and 4 dummy drawers to the verso. Finished to the rear so it could be free-standing within a room if desired. All standing on original brass and ceramic castors. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent original condition.

Dimensions:

Width 56cms

Depth 56cms

Overall height 84cms

Height to front 72cms

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

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

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SA1236780
Dealers Internal Reference
18496
Description
A lovely mid Victorian period inlaid burr walnut davenport desk.
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Beautiful burr walnut veneers inset with inlaid stringing in boxwood and ebony and banding in rosewood.
Camden Antiques

With striking Corinthian columns topped by solid brass capitols. The top section, surmounted by a pierced brass gallery, opens to reveal a fitted interior with stationary compartments. Complete with original ink bottles, the lids embossed "London Patent". The fall is fitted with its original black leather writing surface complete with embossed gilt tooling to the surrounds. It lifts and opens to access a fitted interior lined in birds eye maple veneers. The body of the davenport with four drawers and 4 dummy drawers to the verso. Finished to the rear so it could be free-standing within a room if desired. All standing on original brass and ceramic castors. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent original condition.

Dimensions:

Width 56cms

Depth 56cms

Overall height 84cms

Height to front 72cms

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

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236780
Dealers Internal Ref
18496
Camden Antiques
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing slope, inlaid marquetry, brass top gallery rail, and side drawers.
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlanted writing slope, Fluted columns, Brass gallery rail, Inlaid marquetry
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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The Davenport desk originated in the late 18th century, named after a Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design from cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster. Designed to conserve space on ships and in grand residences, these compact writing desks feature a sloped top over a drawer unit, becoming standard furnishings throughout the Victorian era.

Victorian Davenports were commonly crafted using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, frequently enhanced with decorative burr veneers. Writing slopes were typically inset with gilded leather, complemented by brass gallery rails, turned columns, and hand-carved drawer knobs.

Authentic Victorian examples display hand-cut dovetail joints on the side drawers, original brass castors, and period-correct hardware such as brass galleries. Look for authentic signs of age including natural patination, timber contraction lines, and hand-tooled leather writing surfaces.

A Davenport desk serves as an architectural accent in modern study spaces, hallway nooks, or living rooms. Its compact footprint allows it to function as a dedicated writing station or decorative side piece, paired with neutral walls to highlight the rich wood grain.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking and wood fading.
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