Rosewood Davenport Writing Desk C.1860

Name: Rosewood Davenport Writing Desk C.1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA830710
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Charming little mid 19th.c. rosewood davenport writing desk or bureau c.1860. 21" x 15" writing slope with a thumb moulded edge, below a small shelf with raised and pierced gallery. Lift the slope to reveal the original fitted interior with six pigeon holes and three small stationery drawers. With a hinged pen tray and four drawers of graduated height in the right hand side below the desk. The slope is supported on a fine pair of curving and pierced brackets with turned and segmented finial droppers and scrolling bases. Beautifully figured rosewood veneers to the front, sides and rear. Original turned rosewood knobs and brass escutcheons. Raised on a crossbanded plinth and turned bun feet with brass castors recessed below. Some discolouration to the back panel, otherwise excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Key supplied.

Dimensions: width 22½", depth 23". height 34".

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA830710

Dealers Internal Reference

34825

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

Charming little mid 19th.c. rosewood davenport writing desk or bureau c.1860.

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21" x 15" writing slope with a thumb moulded edge, below a small shelf with raised and pierced gallery.

Collinge Antiques

Lift the slope to reveal the original fitted interior with six pigeon holes and three small stationery drawers. With a hinged pen tray and four drawers of graduated height in the right hand side below the desk. The slope is supported on a fine pair of curving and pierced brackets with turned and segmented finial droppers and scrolling bases. Beautifully figured rosewood veneers to the front, sides and rear. Original turned rosewood knobs and brass escutcheons. Raised on a crossbanded plinth and turned bun feet with brass castors recessed below. Some discolouration to the back panel, otherwise excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Key supplied.

Dimensions: width 22½", depth 23". height 34".