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Davenport Desk.
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    Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .
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Davenport Desk.

19th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
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A superb quality rosewood davenport satinwood interior supported on tapering spiral twist column’s drawers to the right and dummy drawers to the left

light repairs have been carried out and the original finish has been cleaned polished revived resulting to that glorious rosewood gamut of colour. A fine antique piece in superb antique condition. H86 W69cm D56cm Circa 1850s. A very useful compact piece. Laptop friendly and useful for storage. £985

A pre-delivery inspection, check over and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1237059
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43 LV86
Description
A superb quality rosewood davenport satinwood interior supported on tapering spiral twist column’s drawers to the right and dummy drawers to the left
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light repairs have been carried out and the original finish has been cleaned polished revived resulting to that glorious rosewood gamut of colour.
A and B Antiques

A fine antique piece in superb antique condition. H86 W69cm D56cm Circa 1850s. A very useful compact piece. Laptop friendly and useful for storage. £985

fig 1. An antique dark rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing surface, pierced gallery top, side drawers, and turned barley twist front columns.
fig 1. Davenport Desk.

A pre-delivery inspection, check over and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237059
Dealers Internal Ref
43 LV86
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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Archive I An antique dark rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing surface, pierced gallery top, side drawers, and turned barley twist front columns.

Davenport Desk.

Archive II An antique dark rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing surface, pierced gallery top, side drawers, and turned barley twist front columns. View II
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An antique dark rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing surface, pierced gallery top, side drawers, and turned barley twist front columns.
Davenport Desk.
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An antique dark rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing surface, pierced gallery top, side drawers, and turned barley twist front columns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Slanted leather top, Pierced wooden gallery, Side drawers
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloped lift-top writing surface positioned over a cabinet with side-opening drawers, originally commissioned in the late 18th century.

These desks were typically constructed using fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring inset leather writing surfaces, brass fittings, and turned columns.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period brass castors or locks, genuine wood patination, and structural carved supports such as barley twist columns.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in a hallway alcove, living room corner, or home office, paired with a classic desk lamp or modern accent chair.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the grain, and keep the wood and leather surface away from direct heat sources and moisture.
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