Regency Davenport Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows C.1830.

Name: Regency Davenport Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows C.1830.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA299220
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Ingenious early 19th.c. mahogany swivel top ‘Davenport’ writing desk c.1830 in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster. The Gillows davenport design is notable for having a swivel top which rotates 90 degrees to allow anyone using the desk to sit comfortably with their knees under the writing surface. Featuring a sloped writing surface with a sliding and hinged pen drawer to one side, the top lifts to reveal a fitted interior of three small drawers. Over a bank of four mahogany lined drawers of graduated depth, with original turned button knobs. Superb quality with solid sides, panelled rear, polished on all sides. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and polished in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 19", depth 19", height 34".

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA299220

Dealers Internal Reference

25255

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Ingenious early 19th.c. mahogany swivel top ‘Davenport’ writing desk c.1830 in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

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The Gillows davenport design is notable for having a swivel top which rotates 90 degrees to allow anyone using the desk to sit comfortably with their knees under the writing surface.

Collinge Antiques

Featuring a sloped writing surface with a sliding and hinged pen drawer to one side, the top lifts to reveal a fitted interior of three small drawers. Over a bank of four mahogany lined drawers of graduated depth, with original turned button knobs. Superb quality with solid sides, panelled rear, polished on all sides. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and polished in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 19", depth 19", height 34".

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA299220

Dealers Internal Ref

25255

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Collinge Antiques

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