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Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport
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for sale €2,048     $2,223
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Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport

19th century
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For sale is a fine quality Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport. The top of the davenport has a fretted gallery on top of a hinged lid, opening to reveal a fitted interior for stationary etc. Below this is the "piano Top" again, this is hinged to reveal a leather inset writing surface as well as various drawers, the writing surface pulls out for ease of access. Within on of the drawers is a secret button which activates the "pop up" mechanism at the back of the piece. The side of the davenport has an assortment of drawers, each with turned handles. This piece is in excellent condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 23" Depth: 23" Height: 37"

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

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For sale is a fine quality Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport.
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The top of the davenport has a fretted gallery on top of a hinged lid, opening to reveal a fitted interior for stationary etc.
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Below this is the "piano Top" again, this is hinged to reveal a leather inset writing surface as well as various drawers, the writing surface pulls out for ease of access. Within on of the drawers is a secret button which activates the "pop up" mechanism at the back of the piece. The side of the davenport has an assortment of drawers, each with turned handles. This piece is in excellent condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 23" Depth: 23" Height: 37"

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

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SA451082
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OS12
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A Victorian burr walnut piano top davenport desk featuring a curved fall front, side drawers with turned knobs, and a carved pierced gallery.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut piano top davenport desk featuring a curved fall front, side drawers with turned knobs, and a carved pierced gallery.

Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut piano top davenport desk featuring a curved fall front, side drawers with turned knobs, and a carved pierced gallery. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut piano top davenport desk featuring a curved fall front, side drawers with turned knobs, and a carved pierced gallery. View III
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A Victorian burr walnut piano top davenport desk featuring a curved fall front, side drawers with turned knobs, and a carved pierced gallery.
Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport
Ref: SA451082
A Victorian burr walnut piano top davenport desk featuring a curved fall front, side drawers with turned knobs, and a carved pierced gallery.
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A piano top davenport is a compact nineteenth-century writing desk featuring a curved fall front resembling a piano fall. Opening or unlocking the desk often triggers an internal pop-up mechanism containing stationery drawers and compartments.

Victorian davenports were commonly constructed using high-quality timber frames veneered in figurative woods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often accented with brass castors and hand-carved decorative supports.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed joint construction on the side drawers, natural age patina, original brass hardware or locks, and functional mechanical elements such as rising pop-up compartments.

Due to its compact footprint, a davenport serves effectively as a dedicated letter-writing station, alcove desk, or decorative hallway feature, pairing well with traditional or layered eclectic decor.

Burr walnut veneers should be kept away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading or lifting. Periodic polishing with a high-grade beeswax paste helps preserve the natural grain and luster.
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