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Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk
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Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian period mahogany Davenport with later red leather writing surface.

Side easy opening storage drawers. Lift up lid revealing storage area

In good all round condition. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 34”

Width 25”

Depth 22”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the 1900s.

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SA714531
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248B3/7. C12
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Description
Edwardian period mahogany Davenport with later red leather writing surface.

Side easy opening storage drawers. Lift up lid revealing storage area

In good all round condition. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 34”

Width 25”

Depth 22”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Davenport Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA714531
Dealers Internal Ref
248B3/7. C12
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An Edwardian mahogany Davenport desk featuring a sloped writing surface lined with red gilt-tooled leather above a wooden pedestal base.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk with a sloped top hinged at the back, originally commissioned by a British officer named Captain Davenport in the late 18th century and widely produced throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

These desks were typically constructed from solid hardwoods and rich veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently incorporating hand-tooled leather writing inserts and solid brass locks and hinges.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass keyhole escutcheons, natural patination across the timber finish, and hand-tooled leather surfaces with gold leaf detailing.

A Davenport desk can be styled in a reading nook, hallway, or study area as a functional writing station, positioned alongside modern artwork and paired with contemporary lighting to create a balanced scheme.

Maintain the wood by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax along the grain, while cleaning the leather surface with a slightly damp cloth followed by a dedicated leather conditioner.
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