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Superb Burr Oak Davenport
Wickersley Antiques
for sale €1,141     $1,238
£975

Wickersley Antiques

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Superb Burr Oak Davenport

19th century
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A Very Rare Davenport desk in Burr or Wild Oak, it has a sliding top section that enables the user to sit with their kness under the writing slope , it has four drawers at the front with Ebony knob handles, lift the lid to reveal a storage area and to small drawers plus two dummy drawer fronts, it also has a pull out drawer to the side of the sliding top, standing on small bunn feet with castors , The condition is exceptionaly good and looks fantastic in Burr oak.

circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 64 CMS

DEPTH 56 CMS

HEIGHT 84 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Burr Oak Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA831993
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Description
A Very Rare Davenport desk in Burr or Wild Oak, it has a sliding top section that enables the user to sit with their kness under the writing slope , it has four drawers at the front with Ebony knob handles, lift the lid to reveal a storage area and to small drawers plus two dummy drawer fronts, it also has a pull out drawer to the side of the sliding top, standing on small bunn feet with castors , The condition is exceptionaly good and looks fantastic in Burr oak.

circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 64 CMS

DEPTH 56 CMS

HEIGHT 84 CMS

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Burr Oak Davenport Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA831993
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian burr oak Davenport desk featuring a green leather writing slope, side drawers with wooden knobs, bead moulding, and brass casters.
Superb Burr Oak Davenport
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Originating in the late 18th century, a Davenport desk is a compact writing desk featuring a sloping top and side drawers, named after Captain Davenport who commissioned the original design.

These desks are commonly crafted from fine hardwoods such as burr oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring inset leather writing surfaces and brass handles or casters.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original brass fittings, period-appropriate timber veneers, and natural wear around keyholes and drawer runners.

A Davenport desk functions as a compact workstation in a hallway, reading nook, or study, providing practical storage while introducing warm timber tones to contemporary spaces.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax sparingly to the timber, and treat leather surfaces with specialised conditioner.
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