Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.
The Davenport is a showpiece example of early ergonomics, the design incorporates:
Sliding upper writing slope to enable knees to fit underneath during use
Embossed polished and gilded leather writing surface
Lift up lid with storage inside
Two storage drawers (plus two dummy drawers, one with secret release for pen/ink drawer)
Criss-cross note storage inside lid
Two full-width pull out candle / notebook slides
Beautifully figured rosewood panels including dummy drawer fronts
Hand-turned rosewood ballustered gallery to the upper shelf surround
Three full-width storage drawers
Concealed pen and ink drawer, with original ink bottle
Classic (Gillows) decorative Melon feet with hidden brass castors
Recommended: This Davenport is in exceptionally good condition.
Dimensions: Height: 33.5 ins Depth: 23 ins Width: 21 ins (85cm x 58.5cm x 53.5cm)
Dated: c.1825-35
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.
Fine antiques at sensible prices
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Quiet Street Antiques of Bath Profile Page
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