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Victorian Walnut Davenport
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Walnut Davenport

19th century
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This exquisite Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport features inlays of mahogany, box, and satinwood. The top lid opens to reveal a stationery/pen compartment above a sloped leather writing surface. Inside, there is a satinwood interior with two mahogany-lined drawers and two dummy drawers, each with finely turned handles, although one is missing. The central panel is supported by spiral, ring-turned columns with ornate carvings at both ends, terminating in flat bun feet on the original castors. To the right side, there are four mahogany-lined drawers with bun handles, and to the left, corresponding dummy drawers. The piece is in very good condition, with minor wear appropriate for its age and use, boasting an exceptional patina.

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Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA815331
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SAI2338
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Description
This exquisite Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport features inlays of mahogany, box, and satinwood. The top lid opens to reveal a stationery/pen compartment above a sloped leather writing surface.
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Inside, there is a satinwood interior with two mahogany-lined drawers and two dummy drawers, each with finely turned handles, although one is missing.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The central panel is supported by spiral, ring-turned columns with ornate carvings at both ends, terminating in flat bun feet on the original castors. To the right side, there are four mahogany-lined drawers with bun handles, and to the left, corresponding dummy drawers. The piece is in very good condition, with minor wear appropriate for its age and use, boasting an exceptional patina.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA815331
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2338
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a slanted leather writing surface, decorative carved supports, and a side bank of drawers.
Victorian Walnut Davenport
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk featuring a sloped writing surface with a hinged lid, originally commissioned in the late 18th century by Captain Davenport. During the Victorian era, these desks became popular household features, characterised by side drawers and decorative carved supports.

Victorian Davenports were predominantly crafted from high-quality hardwoods, with burr walnut, rosewood, and mahogany being the most common veneers. They typically feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass castors, inset leather writing surfaces, and intricate marquetry or carved column supports.

Authentic Victorian examples often exhibit hand-carved details, ceramic or brass castors, and drawers arranged on one side, sometimes balanced by faux drawers on the opposite side. Period-correct construction features such as solid timber drawer linings and age-consistent wear around keyholes help verify age.

A Davenport desk serves as a compact accent piece in a study, hallway, or living room alcove due to its small footprint. Pairing the desk with simple modern lighting or placing it beneath framed artwork creates a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve the timber finish and veneer, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement, fading, or drying of the leather surface.
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