Sold 10 February 2025 · Helios and Co Antiques

This “Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport” found a buyer.

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Description

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport with Scrolled Decoration & Birds Eye Interior the Galleried Top Revealing Pigeon Holes etc.

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA870309

Dealers Internal Reference

IT0131122

Dealers Notes

Welcome to Helios and Co Antiques

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Helios & Co Antiques was Founded in 1978 by John Skiba & Barry Walters who have built their Business into a Multi Million pound Worldwide concern Supplying both Trade & Private Clients.

Our Extensive Showrooms, some 15 in all, (7500sq feet) offer a Vast Selection of Antiques from all Periods, Displaying good quality Furniture Pictures Clocks and Decorative Accessories, with Showcases Displaying Porcelain, Silver, Glass, Jewellery etc.

Description

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport with Scrolled Decoration & Birds Eye Interior the Galleried Top Revealing Pigeon Holes etc.

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA870309

Dealers Internal Ref

IT0131122

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Helios and Co Antiques

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Leather, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsSloping writing surface, Carved cabriole supports, Side pedestal drawers, Brass gallery rail
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A Davenport desk is a compact type of writing desk featuring a sloping lid with a leather or faux leather inset, resting over a pedestal base typically fitted with side drawers.

These desks are predominantly constructed from hardwood frames, frequently veneered with highly figured burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, and often incorporate brass hardware and leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, solid secondary woods like oak or pine, and natural ageing characteristics in the timber and finish.

A compact writing desk functions effectively as a statement piece in a study or living area, paired with a minimalist chair to balance the ornate traditional woodwork with clean modern lines.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood and protect the delicate walnut veneer from moisture and drying.