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Superb Victorian Rise and Fall Davenport.
John Howkins Antiques
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Superb Victorian Rise and Fall Davenport.

19th century
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A top quality Victorian burr and figured walnut davenport. Often referred to as a Harlequin , Jack in the box , or Rise and Fall Davenport . The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 boxwood veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope with hand dyed green leather and gold and blind tooling. To the side is space for 2 ink

wells and a pen tray. The right hand side drawer has a catch which when released allows the secret stationary compartment to rise on a weighted counterbalance . The top lifts over to reveal another pierced gallery. Inside is a shaped boxwood stationary compartment with a further pen tray . To the right side are 4 mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs , brass locks and escutcheons with opposing dummy drawers . The base and top with wonderfully carved and pierced supports. The whole standing on turned feet with sunken castors.

Superb condition and colour. With keys. More picts. available on request . Delivery £65. U.K. mainland.

Sizes :- Height Closed .37''..94cm. Open.42''..107cm.

Width..22.5''..57cm....Depth..21.5''...55cm.

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

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SA186134
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9895
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A top quality Victorian burr and figured walnut davenport. Often referred to as a Harlequin , Jack in the box , or Rise and Fall Davenport .
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The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 boxwood veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope with hand dyed green leather and gold and blind tooling.
John Howkins Antiques

To the side is space for 2 ink

fig 1. Superb Victorian Rise and Fall Davenport.
fig 1. Superb Victorian Rise and Fall Davenport.

wells and a pen tray. The right hand side drawer has a catch which when released allows the secret stationary compartment to rise on a weighted counterbalance . The top lifts over to reveal another pierced gallery. Inside is a shaped boxwood stationary compartment with a further pen tray . To the right side are 4 mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs , brass locks and escutcheons with opposing dummy drawers . The base and top with wonderfully carved and pierced supports. The whole standing on turned feet with sunken castors.

fig 2. Superb Victorian Rise and Fall Davenport.
fig 2. Superb Victorian Rise and Fall Davenport.

Superb condition and colour. With keys. More picts. available on request . Delivery £65. U.K. mainland.

Sizes :- Height Closed .37''..94cm. Open.42''..107cm.

Width..22.5''..57cm....Depth..21.5''...55cm.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA186134
Dealers Internal Ref
9895
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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John Howkins Antiques
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Superb Victorian Rise and Fall Davenport.
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