Maple Davenport Writing Desk C.1860

Name: Maple Davenport Writing Desk C.1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA894375
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Superb quality little davenport writing desk or bureau in maple c.1860. 22" x 14" writing slope with a green leather and a small shelf with raised gallery above. Lockable slope lifts to reveal a maple lined interior with storage space and two small drawers. Sliding and hinged pen tray which pulls out from the right hand side. Bank of four drawers of graduated height plus a small leather top shelf in the right hand side of the desk, all repeated as dummy fronts on the left and retaining the original turned knobs to both sides. Writing slope raised on a fine pair of twist carved columns with turned terminals. Sparkling maple veneers across the piece also continued on the rear. Crossbanded plinth raised on turned bun feet with original brass castors recessed below. Very good colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Key supplied.

Dimensions: Width 23", Height 32", Depth 21".

Physical Dimensions

Height

81cm (31.89")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA894375

Dealers Internal Reference

35708

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.