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Stunning Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot
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Stunning Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot

19th century
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Stunning Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot

Dating from ca. 1870 this Stunning 19th Century Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot has a raised back with an inlaid sloping lid and the interior has several stationary divides with pen holder. Below is a writing slope that has the original wonderful worn embossed leather writing surface. The lid is hinged and has storage inside. This fine antique davenport has a what not design base with two tiers and turned upright supports. This beautiful antique desk stands on turned bun feet, has beautiful charm and character and the piece has aged to a warm Walnut shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 99 cm / 39 inches

Width: 52 cm / 20.5 inches

Depth: 43 cm / 17 inches

Ref No: 08475

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Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

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Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA949208
Dealers Internal Reference
08475
Description
Stunning Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot

Dating from ca.

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1870 this Stunning 19th Century Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot has a raised back with an inlaid sloping lid and the interior has several stationary divides with pen holder.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Below is a writing slope that has the original wonderful worn embossed leather writing surface. The lid is hinged and has storage inside. This fine antique davenport has a what not design base with two tiers and turned upright supports. This beautiful antique desk stands on turned bun feet, has beautiful charm and character and the piece has aged to a warm Walnut shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

fig 1. A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, inlaid woodwork, a raised top stationery compartment, and two open shelves supported by turned spindles.
fig 1. Stunning Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 99 cm / 39 inches

Width: 52 cm / 20.5 inches

Depth: 43 cm / 17 inches

Ref No: 08475

Standard One Man Delivery £60 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

fig 2. A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, inlaid woodwork, a raised top stationery compartment, and two open shelves supported by turned spindles.
fig 2. Stunning Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

fig 3. A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, inlaid woodwork, a raised top stationery compartment, and two open shelves supported by turned spindles.
fig 3. Stunning Victorian Walnut Antique Davenport Whatnot

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA949208
Dealers Internal Ref
08475
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Telephone 01200 425 443
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Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, inlaid woodwork, a raised top stationery compartment, and two open shelves supported by turned spindles.
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A Davenport desk is a compact writing desk with a sloped top, originally designed in the late 18th century for Captain Davenport, later evolving into elaborate Victorian designs with turned supports and integrated shelving.

Victorian Davenports were commonly constructed using rich hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often featuring figured wood veneers, gold-tooled leather writing surfaces, and intricate marquetry or floral wood inlays.

Authentic Victorian Davenports often feature dovetail jointing in internal drawers, original brass locks, turned spindle supports, and genuine aged patina on hand-applied wood veneers and leather surfaces.

A Victorian Davenport works well as a compact writing station in a study, a statement hall console in an entryway, or a decorative accent piece in a formal living room paired with contemporary artwork.

To maintain an antique walnut Davenport, keep it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish.
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