Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk by Saunders & Woolley C.1840.

Name: Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk by Saunders & Woolley C.1840.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA793963
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Superb quality little mahogany davenport writing desk or bureau by the London cabinet makers Saunders & Woolley c.1840. 24" x 12" writing slope with original leather skiver, thumb moulded edge and a small shelf with raised gallery above. Lift the slope to reveal a mahogany lined interior with three small drawers below two dummy drawer fronts. Remove the farthest right hand knob from the dummy drawers to release a sliding and hinged pen tray which pulls out from the right hand side. With sliding shelves at each side of the of the desk top and a bank of three good sized drawers behind a locking cupboard door in the right hand side. Writing slope raised on a fine pair of turned mahogany columns with papyrus leaf capitals. Segmented mouldings, flame mahogany panels to the front, sides and rear and turned mahogany drawer knobs. Raised on turned bun feet with original brass castors recessed below. Stamped for Saunders & Woolley on the top edge of the door. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Dimensions: width 24", depth 18". height 34".

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA793963

Dealers Internal Reference

34832

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Superb quality little mahogany davenport writing desk or bureau by the London cabinet makers Saunders & Woolley c.1840.

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24" x 12" writing slope with original leather skiver, thumb moulded edge and a small shelf with raised gallery above.

Collinge Antiques

Lift the slope to reveal a mahogany lined interior with three small drawers below two dummy drawer fronts. Remove the farthest right hand knob from the dummy drawers to release a sliding and hinged pen tray which pulls out from the right hand side. With sliding shelves at each side of the of the desk top and a bank of three good sized drawers behind a locking cupboard door in the right hand side. Writing slope raised on a fine pair of turned mahogany columns with papyrus leaf capitals. Segmented mouldings, flame mahogany panels to the front, sides and rear and turned mahogany drawer knobs. Raised on turned bun feet with original brass castors recessed below. Stamped for Saunders & Woolley on the top edge of the door. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Dimensions: width 24", depth 18". height 34".