Victorian Patented Writing Cabinet Davenport

Name: Victorian Patented Writing Cabinet Davenport
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA529366
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A very good quality and unusual freestanding Victorian patented metamorphic walnut writing cabinet / davenport. The cabinet having good quality carved detail throughout with 3 drawers to the right hand side and 3 dummy drawers to the left all having decorative brass handles. The 2 leaf top opens via an “Eclipse” (The Eclipse brand’s patent No.15398) mechanism which lifts the hidden writing section containing a stationary compartment with 2 ink pots, all the original green leather writing surfaces and various pads etc. the 2 writing falls open to reveal more storage areas and the whole in very good original condition. Dimensions closed :- Height…32’’/ 82cm. Width…23’’/ 58.5cm. Depth…24’’/ 61cm. Dimensions open :- Height…38’’/ 96.5cm. Width…44.75’’/ 114cm. Depth…24’’/ 61cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA529366

Dealers Internal Reference

21979

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very good quality and unusual freestanding Victorian patented metamorphic walnut writing cabinet / davenport.

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The cabinet having good quality carved detail throughout with 3 drawers to the right hand side and 3 dummy drawers to the left all having decorative brass handles.

John Howkins Antiques

The 2 leaf top opens via an “Eclipse” (The Eclipse brand’s patent No.15398) mechanism which lifts the hidden writing section containing a stationary compartment with 2 ink pots, all the original green leather writing surfaces and various pads etc. the 2 writing falls open to reveal more storage areas and the whole in very good original condition. Dimensions closed :- Height…32’’/ 82cm. Width…23’’/ 58.5cm. Depth…24’’/ 61cm. Dimensions open :- Height…38’’/ 96.5cm. Width…44.75’’/ 114cm. Depth…24’’/ 61cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.