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Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk by James Shoolbred
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Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk by James Shoolbred

19th century
Description

Quality mahogany Davenport by leading Edwardian maker James Shoolbred of London.

Having upper gallery top with lower inline opening drawers with original brass handles.

Central mirror glass back. Having lift up lid with leather writing surface revealing storage space.

Having turned column supports, castor feet, side opening drawers with original brass handles.

In nice condition throughout. Original polish finish.

Circa 1890

Measurements

Height Overall 45"

Height to Front Writing Slope 29"

Width 23"

Depth 23"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

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Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the 1890s.

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SA355763
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502B31/7 (C6)
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Description
Quality mahogany Davenport by leading Edwardian maker James Shoolbred of London.

Having upper gallery top with lower inline opening drawers with original brass handles.

Central mirror glass back. Having lift up lid with leather writing surface revealing storage space.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather writing top, raised superstructure with small drawers and mirror, turned front pillars, and four side drawers.
fig 1. Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk by James Shoolbred

Having turned column supports, castor feet, side opening drawers with original brass handles.

In nice condition throughout. Original polish finish.

Circa 1890

Measurements

Height Overall 45"

Height to Front Writing Slope 29"

Width 23"

Depth 23"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA355763
Dealers Internal Ref
502B31/7 (C6)
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather writing top, raised superstructure with small drawers and mirror, turned front pillars, and four side drawers.

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An Edwardian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather writing top, raised superstructure with small drawers and mirror, turned front pillars, and four side drawers.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk characterised by a sloped writing surface hinged at the back, positioned above a cabinet containing side-facing drawers. Originally commissioned in the late 18th century by a Captain Davenport, these functional desks gained widespread popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Edwardian Davenport desks were predominantly constructed using fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring gold-tooled leather inserts on the writing slope. Internal drawer linings were typically made of oak or pine, fitted with solid brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic Edwardian Davenport desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, period-correct castors, and original brass hardware or locks, often stamped by notable makers like James Shoolbred. Examine the side drawer configurations, turned support pillars, and natural age-related patina on the wood finish.

An antique Davenport desk functions as a functional accent piece in modern hallways, quiet study nooks, or living room alcoves due to its compact footprint. Pair the rich timber with contemporary neutral paint schemes, a modern desk chair, and minimalist brass task lighting to balance traditional and contemporary elements.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly. Avoid placing the desk near direct heat sources or direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fading of the leather writing insert.
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