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Walnut Davenport Circa 1875
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Walnut Davenport Circa 1875

19th century
Description

A good quality Walnut Davenport, the top with hinged lid concealing a stationery compartment with Pen-rest and 2 inkwells over a leathered writing surface which opens to reveal 2 drawers and pigeon holes.

The lower half has beautiful carved cabriole supports in the high Victorian manner and is fitted with drawers and opposing dummy drawers. The Illustration shows one lower handle missing, The original has now been re-affixed

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA900875
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1252
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A good quality Walnut Davenport, the top with hinged lid concealing a stationery compartment with Pen-rest and 2 inkwells over a leathered writing surface which opens to reveal 2 drawers and pigeon holes.
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The lower half has beautiful carved cabriole supports in the high Victorian manner and is fitted with drawers and opposing dummy drawers.
Frank Craig Antiques

The Illustration shows one lower handle missing, The original has now been re-affixed

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA900875
Dealers Internal Ref
1252
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, carved cabriole supports, and four side drawers.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, carved cabriole supports, and four side drawers.

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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, carved cabriole supports, and four side drawers.
Walnut Davenport circa 1875
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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping green leather writing surface, carved cabriole supports, and four side drawers.
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk named after Captain Davenport, who first commissioned the design in the late 18th century. It features a sloped writing surface above a chest of side-facing drawers and often includes a stationery compartment at the top.

Victorian Davenport desks were predominantly constructed using solid walnut, burr walnut veneers, mahogany, or rosewood. The writing slope usually features an inset leather surface, complemented by brass castors and turned wooden handles.

Authentic 19th-century Davenport desks typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the side drawers, original brass castors, genuine wood veneer over solid frames, and period-correct lock mechanisms. Victorian examples frequently incorporate carved cabriole legs or scrolling supports.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well in smaller living spaces, home offices, or hallways. It can be positioned near a window as a functional writing station or incorporated into a reading nook alongside period lighting and traditional seating.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to protect the walnut finish. Avoid placing the desk near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent veneer warping and colour fading.
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