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Unusual Antique Victorian Free Standing Walnut Ladies Davenport
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Unusual Antique Victorian Free Standing Walnut Ladies Davenport

19th century
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Unusual antique Victorian free standing figured walnut ladies Davenport having the original decorative gallery above a lift up lid opening to reveal a pleasing fully fitted interior, the writing slope is crossbanded in walnut with original leather lifting to reveal a marvelous polished interior. It is supported by eight glorious turned reeded solid figured walnut columns, two shaped walnut figured walnut shelves and raised on four elegantly turned shaped walnut feet.

This impressive example has been crafted using quality figured walnut and boasts a very desirable colour, grain and patination.

H 87 cm

W 52.5 cm

D 44.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

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SA766848
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626
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Unusual antique Victorian free standing figured walnut ladies Davenport having the original decorative gallery above a lift up lid opening to reveal a pleasing fully fitted interior, the writing slope is crossbanded in walnut with original leather lifting to reveal a marvelous polished interior.
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It is supported by eight glorious turned reeded solid figured walnut columns, two shaped walnut figured walnut shelves and raised on four elegantly turned shaped walnut feet.
London City Antiques

This impressive example has been crafted using quality figured walnut and boasts a very desirable colour, grain and patination.

H 87 cm

W 52.5 cm

D 44.5 cm

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA766848
Dealers Internal Ref
626
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian walnut davenport desk featuring a slanted green leather-inset top, brass gallery rail, open tiered shelves supported by turned spindles, and ball feet.
Unusual Antique Victorian Free Standing Walnut Ladies Davenport
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk originally designed in the late 18th century, characterized by a slanted writing surface and built-in drawers or lower shelving. Named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the initial design, these desks became popular during the Victorian era for personal correspondence.

Victorian Davenports were typically constructed using fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, often adorned with burr veneers and brass galleries. Writing slopes frequently feature tool-embossed leather inserts for a smooth surface.

Authentic Victorian examples exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period-appropriate brass fittings, genuine timber grain variation, and signs of age on contact areas. Features like turned spindle supports, brass gallery rails, and original lock mechanisms help confirm authenticity.

A Victorian Davenport desk functions effectively as a compact workspace, hallway accent piece, or decorative writing desk within a library alcove. Positioning the rich wood tones against neutral background walls creates a balanced contrast in contemporary homes.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice annually following the direction of the grain. Protect the surface from direct sunlight and heat, and condition the leather inset using specialist leather balm.
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