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Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk
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Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

19th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · Helios and Co Antiques
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Description

Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

Beautiful Restored Condition Excellent Figuring to the Walnut.

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA466507
Dealers Internal Reference
IT0115417
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Welcome to Helios and Co Antiques

AS SEEN ON "Antiques Road Trip" & "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" BBC TV

Helios & Co Antiques was Founded in 1978 by John Skiba & Barry Walters who have built their Business into a Multi Million pound Worldwide concern Supplying both Trade & Private Clients.

Our Extensive Showrooms, some 15 in all, (7500sq feet) offer a Vast Selection of Antiques from all Periods, Displaying good quality Furniture Pictures Clocks and Decorative Accessories, with Showcases Displaying Porcelain, Silver, Glass, Jewellery etc.



Description
Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

Beautiful Restored Condition Excellent Figuring to the Walnut.

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA466507
Dealers Internal Ref
IT0115417
Helios and Co Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

Archive II An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers. View VII
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Helios and Co Antiques
Telephone 01327 340264
Location
25/27 High Street
Weedon
Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/helios
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 1,137
Helios and Co Antiques
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Location: 25/27 High Street, Weedon, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QD, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers.
Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk
Ref: SA466507
An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a leather-inset sloped writing lid, carved side supports, and side-opening drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloped writing lid, Turned column supports, Side-facing drawers, Leather writing insert
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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A Davenport desk is a compact form of writing desk originating in the 19th century, typically featuring a sloping leather-inset writing surface, a stationary box on top, and drawers accessed from the side.

These desks were traditionally built using hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often complemented by Burr walnut veneers, turned wooden supports, and leather writing inserts.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, authentic patination on the wood, and original brass or wooden hardware.

A Davenport desk works effectively as a focal point in a home office or living room, paired with a minimalist chair to contrast its ornate period craftsmanship and traditional dark wood tones.

Maintain walnut furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood cracking and veneer lifting, applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the grain.
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