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Victorian Rose Wood Davenport
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Rose Wood Davenport

19th century
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Victorian rose wood davenport with brass gallery top. The sloping writing surface has it's original leather insert which adds to the character and charm of this handsome piece of furniture. The writing surface hinges open and has a storage area with two working and two dummy drawers. To the right hand side of the slope is an inkwell drawer which pulls out and hinges back to present the inkwells beside your right hand. The usual four graduated drawer to the right and dummy drawers on the left all with original turned handles. The davenport is finished all around so it can free stand and is raised on bun feet with casters underneath. A perfect addition to any home or office.

Internal Reference: SAI2531

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

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

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SA858597
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SAI2531
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Description
Victorian rose wood davenport with brass gallery top.
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The sloping writing surface has it's original leather insert which adds to the character and charm of this handsome piece of furniture.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The writing surface hinges open and has a storage area with two working and two dummy drawers. To the right hand side of the slope is an inkwell drawer which pulls out and hinges back to present the inkwells beside your right hand. The usual four graduated drawer to the right and dummy drawers on the left all with original turned handles. The davenport is finished all around so it can free stand and is raised on bun feet with casters underneath. A perfect addition to any home or office.

Internal Reference: SAI2531

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA858597
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2531
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 rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted leather-inset writing surface, brass gallery rail, turned front columns, and side drawers.
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Victorian Rose Wood Davenport

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A Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted leather-inset writing surface, brass gallery rail, turned front columns, and side drawers.
Victorian Rose Wood Davenport
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A Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted leather-inset writing surface, brass gallery rail, turned front columns, and side drawers.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk named after Captain Davenport, who first commissioned the design in the late eighteenth century. It features a sloping writing lid over a cabinet structure with side-facing drawers.

During the Victorian era, cabinetmakers typically constructed Davenport desks using solid hardwoods and veneers such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. The writing slopes were commonly fitted with leather inserts and accented with brass gallery rails.

Authentic Victorian Davenports often feature hand-cut dovetail joints on side drawers, original brass casters, carved or turned column supports, and stamped locks from period manufacturers.

A Davenport desk functions as a compact writing station within a hallway alcove, bedroom corner, or living room study nook. Combining the wood grain with simple contemporary stationery or a desk lamp creates a balanced aesthetic.

Keep rosewood furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating elements to prevent fading and veneer movement. Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain.
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