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Antique Early Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
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Antique Early Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th century
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Circa 1840, exhibition quality, early Victorian burr walnut davenport desk. The back with an open brass gallery and in a finely figured walnut, over a flap with burgundy embossed hide writing surface. This opens to a birds eye maple interior with locking and secret drawers, and the side has a beaded panel door, opening to 4 graduated drawers with finely turned knob handles. The front with foliate carved buttresses, all supported on a shaped platform base over neat bun feet with hidden brass castors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA778565
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Circa 1840, exhibition quality, early Victorian burr walnut davenport desk.
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The back with an open brass gallery and in a finely figured walnut, over a flap with burgundy embossed hide writing surface.
Georgian Antiques

This opens to a birds eye maple interior with locking and secret drawers, and the side has a beaded panel door, opening to 4 graduated drawers with finely turned knob handles. The front with foliate carved buttresses, all supported on a shaped platform base over neat bun feet with hidden brass castors.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA778565
Dealers Internal Ref
0331
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An early Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a red leather writing slope, brass gallery top, and carved scroll supports.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned the original design from Gillows of Lancaster in the late 18th century. The form gained widespread popularity throughout the 19th century, particularly during the Victorian era, as a practical solution for smaller study spaces.

Victorian Davenport desks were commonly constructed using figured hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, often featuring burr veneers on prominent panels. The sloped lids usually contain a leather writing surface, while brass is frequently used for galleries, castors, and handles.

Authentic early Victorian Davenport desks typically feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original locks, a sloped writing lid, and a stationery compartment concealed under a pop-up or hinged lid. Look for carved side or front supports, such as scrolls or columns, along with side-access drawers rather than front drawers.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well as an occasional writing table in a living room alcove, a home office corner, or a hallway feature piece. Pairing the timber tones with modern lighting or contemporary seating creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or cracking. Clean the walnut with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically; clean the leather inset with a dedicated leather conditioner to maintain flexibility.
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