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Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €3,101     $3,366
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Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport

19th century
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A good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport. Often referred to as a Harlequin, Jack in the box, or Rise and Fall Davenport. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original gold tooled green leather writing surface. To the side is space for an ink well and pen tray. The right hand side drawer has a catch which when released allows the secret stationary compartment to rise on a weighted counterbalance . The top lifts over to reveal a three quarter raised gallery with a shaped boxwood stationary compartment. To the right side are 4 mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs , brass locks and escutcheons with opposing dummy drawers . The base and top with wonderfully carved and pierced supports. The whole standing on turned feet with sunken castors. Superb condition and colour with working locks & keys. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland. Dimensions :- Height Open...42’’/ 107cm. Width..22.5’’/ 57cm. Depth..24’’/61cm.

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Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

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SA783113
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23471
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A good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport. Often referred to as a Harlequin, Jack in the box, or Rise and Fall Davenport.
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The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original gold tooled green leather writing surface.
John Howkins Antiques

To the side is space for an ink well and pen tray. The right hand side drawer has a catch which when released allows the secret stationary compartment to rise on a weighted counterbalance . The top lifts over to reveal a three quarter raised gallery with a shaped boxwood stationary compartment. To the right side are 4 mahogany lined drawers with original turned knobs , brass locks and escutcheons with opposing dummy drawers . The base and top with wonderfully carved and pierced supports. The whole standing on turned feet with sunken castors. Superb condition and colour with working locks & keys. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland. Dimensions :- Height Open...42’’/ 107cm. Width..22.5’’/ 57cm. Depth..24’’/61cm.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA783113
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23471
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A Victorian burr walnut pop-up davenport desk featuring carved scroll supports, side drawers with wooden knobs, and a curved writing slope.
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
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Originating in the late eighteenth century, the Davenport desk was named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned the initial design from cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster. The style gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era as a compact, standalone writing cabinet featuring a slanted top surface and side-opening drawers.

Victorian Davenport desks were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. High-status examples were finished with figured timber veneers, including burr walnut, and featured solid brass lock mechanisms alongside hand-carved decorative supports.

Authentic nineteenth-century Davenport desks typically display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original locks, castors concealed within turned feet, and natural signs of wear to timber surfaces. Models from this period often incorporate pop-up stationery mechanisms or hidden compartments operated by spring catches.

Due to its compact footprint and distinctive vertical profile, a Davenport desk serves well as an occasional writing workstation in a study, drawing room, or hallway alcove. It pairs effectively with modern accent seating or traditional antique desk chairs to balance classic and contemporary decor.

Burr walnut surfaces require dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and occasional application of high-quality beeswax to preserve the natural lustre. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent moisture loss, veneer lifting, and colour fading.
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