Collinge Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.
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.
Over a writing slope with a tooled brown leather work surface. Lift the slope to reveal lockable storage with a birch lined interior and two small drawers. Over a bank of four drawers in the right hand side below the the level of the desk, matching dummy drawer fronts to the left hand side. Original turned knobs, solid walnut drawer linings. Highly figured burr walnut veneers across the exterior, with inlaid floral theme marquetry detail. Curving front column supports with carved scrolling acanthus terminals. On a slim plinth, veneered to match and shaped at the front to allow space for the sitter's feet when using the desk, raised on the original ceramic castors. Excellent condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied for the letter rack, writing slope and drawers.
Width: 21" (53.5 cm)
Height: 33" (84 cm)
Depth: 23" (58.5 cm)
Collinge Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.
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.
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Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk C.1860
