Tinker & Toad has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The pigeonhole arches are finely made with detailed column and base. The galleried top formed of pretty spindles representing an architectural balustrade. This ingenious design allows for the fitted interior to rise up when in use by the press of a button and likewise be pushed down for storage if so wished. Both the pigeonholes and drawers provide useful storage. Kneehole opening height is 24 inches. The desktop stands on a base section with arched panels, one of which being a door enclosing four secret drawers. The desktop is further supported to its front by the finest of cabriole legs. Having exceptional carving to their tops and especially the knee section, with naturalistic decoration of petals and blossoms. Terminating on finely carved and detailed claw and ball feet. The whole standing on recessed castors. This desk owes its name to a Captain Davenport who was the first to commission the design, from Gillows of Lancaster near the end of the 18th century. It was also extremely popular through the 19th Century and had many different designs. Having dealt in Davenports for thirty years we have seen a decline in their value with the invention of desktop computers, emails and the decline of the written letter. Now like a 'Phoenix Rising From The Ashes' they are rightfully gaining popularity with the invention of tablets and iPads. They are compact, therefore ideal for people short on space. Perfectly angled for writing, typing or reading. Packed with functional storage yet exquisit to look at. We feel this is one of the finest you will find so making it a sound investment and heirloom.
Tinker & Toad has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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A Fine Irish Rosewood Rise and Fall Davenport
