Lincoln Restorations has dated this piece to the 1880s.
A Lovely period restored davenport
which we have lovingly restored. This superb original Davenport desk features burr Elm, Ebony and Boxwood fine marquetry inlays and stringings in a Geometric and floral design to the top stationary compartment and writing surface surround. The desk has simple geometric inlays to the kneehole back, strung flanking supports incorporating shaped brackets to support. This very usable and compact desk has a lift up fitted stationary compartment with lockable lid. The sloped writing surface features a brand new black gold tooled aniline leather skiver which we have replaced as part of the restoration. Lifting the lockable writing surface reveals a simple fitted Mahogany interior with 4 divided shaped top pigeon holes with Ebonised edges.
The desk also has 4 deep lockable smoothly operating drawers on the right side and dummy drawer fronts on the left. This very versatile, functional writing desk is well suited to laptop use as it has a lift up lid with storage compartment to store the laptop and a leather skiver slope to aid writing or even typing on as the slope is a more comfortable position to type. The desk is also polished on the back enabling this desk to look at home and elegant placed almost anywhere in a room. The desk comes complete with its original key which perfectly operates all of the locks on the davenport.
We have sympathetically restored this item maintaining original patina and carefully waxing this item to enhance the French polished finish and preserve it for many years to come.
Please note; This item is in great condition for its age as shown by the photographs, however, being an antique item of this age there may be minor blemishes here and there which we feel adds to its originality and heritage of the piece.
Please note; Items placed on or around the desk are not included in the sale.
Dimensions
Height: 820mm
Width: 550mm
Depth: 560mm
Inside sizes
Height (taperes to the front): 70-115mm
Width: 475mm
Depth: 300mm
Delivery
Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*
Lincoln Restorations has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Original Antique Victorian Walnut 4 Drawer Davenport Desk Inlaid Restored C1880
