Circa 1890, late Victorian inlaid mahogany davenport in figured mahogany, the top is surmounted by a brass gallery which opens to reveal a stationery compartment, above a maroon skiver surrounded by boxwood, satinwood and ebony inlay. Below this are 4 graduating drawers with brass handles opposing dummy drawers.
Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA350800
Dealers Internal Reference
21962
Description
Circa 1890, late Victorian inlaid mahogany davenport in figured mahogany, the top is surmounted by a brass gallery which opens to reveal a stationery compartment, above a maroon skiver surrounded by boxwood, satinwood and ebony inlay. Below this are 4 graduating drawers with brass handles opposing dummy drawers.
Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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