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Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk with Fitted Interior & Pen/stationary Compartment.
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Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk with Fitted Interior & Pen/stationary Compartment.

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

Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk with Fitted Interior & Pen/Stationary Compartment.

Good Choice of Burr & Straight Grained Walnut Veneers & Birds Eye Maple to Interior.

With Drawers to the Side and Dummy Drawers Opposite as is Normal

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA520326
Dealers Internal Reference
IT0915118
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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 with Fitted Interior & Pen/Stationary Compartment.

Good Choice of Burr & Straight Grained Walnut Veneers & Birds Eye Maple to Interior.

With Drawers to the Side and Dummy Drawers Opposite as is Normal

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA520326
Dealers Internal Ref
IT0915118
Helios and Co Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk with Fitted Interior & Pen/stationary Compartment.

Archive II An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers. View V
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Helios and Co Antiques
Telephone 01327 340264
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25/27 High Street
Weedon
Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 122
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An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers.
Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk with Fitted Interior & Pen/Stationary Compartment.
Ref: SA520326
An antique Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-topped writing surface, carved cabriole front supports, and a side bank of drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping leather writing surface, Carved cabriole front legs, Stationery superstructure, Side bank of drawers
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloping top and a bank of drawers to one side, initially commissioned in the late 18th century by Captain Davenport and widely produced during the Victorian era.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers such as walnut or mahogany, often featuring burr veneer panels, hand-tooled leather writing inserts, dovetailed drawer construction, and intricate brass or wooden fittings.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate timber ageing, hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional secondary woods on the interior, and wear patterns consistent with historical use rather than modern reproduction.

Its compact footprint makes it an ideal statement piece for a home office, hallway, or living room corner, serving as a functional workspace while adding historic character to contemporary design schemes.

Preserve the finish by keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying periodic coats of high-quality beeswax, and avoiding synthetic cleaning sprays or excess moisture.
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