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Regency Rosewood Davenport Probably by Gillows
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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Regency Rosewood Davenport Probably by Gillows

19th century
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A superb quality Regency rosewood Davenport probably by Gillows. Raised on turned and reeded bun feet. The davenport has four, mahogany lined, drawers and a slide to the left side and dummy drawers, a slide and pen drawer to the right. The top section slides forward to allow for ease of use and the leather lined writing surface opens to reveal an interior of flame mahogany drawers. The piece is topped with a rosewood gallery with baluster and scroll supports. In very good and original condition, with original castors, working J.Braham locks and good colour and waxed patina. 860mm high, 510mm wide and 570mm deep. English. Circa 1830.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Regency Rosewood Davenport Desk to the Regency era.

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Description
A superb quality Regency rosewood Davenport probably by Gillows. Raised on turned and reeded bun feet.
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The davenport has four, mahogany lined, drawers and a slide to the left side and dummy drawers, a slide and pen drawer to the right.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The top section slides forward to allow for ease of use and the leather lined writing surface opens to reveal an interior of flame mahogany drawers. The piece is topped with a rosewood gallery with baluster and scroll supports. In very good and original condition, with original castors, working J.Braham locks and good colour and waxed patina. 860mm high, 510mm wide and 570mm deep. English. Circa 1830.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Regency Rosewood Davenport Desk to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA955402
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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A Regency rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather top, brass spindle gallery, four side drawers, and turned feet.
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Archive I A Regency rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather top, brass spindle gallery, four side drawers, and turned feet.

Regency Rosewood Davenport Probably By Gillows

Archive II A Regency rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather top, brass spindle gallery, four side drawers, and turned feet. View II
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A Regency rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather top, brass spindle gallery, four side drawers, and turned feet.
Regency Rosewood Davenport Probably By Gillows
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A Regency rosewood Davenport desk featuring a sloped green leather top, brass spindle gallery, four side drawers, and turned feet.
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A Davenport desk is a small, compact writing desk characterised by a sloped writing surface positioned over a cabinet containing side drawers. Popularised in late 18th-century and early 19th-century Britain, legend attributes the design to a request by a Captain Davenport for custom shipboard furniture.

Regency era Davenports were primarily constructed from high-grade timbers such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. Writing surfaces were typically inlaid with gold-tooled leather, complemented by brass gallery rails, locks, and castors.

Authentic Regency Davenports feature period-appropriate construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass fitments, and natural timber wear. The desk section on early models often slides forward over the knee hole to allow comfortable seating.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well as a focal statement piece in a hallway, home office, or living room alcove. Placing it alongside modern lighting or clean-lined contemporary art creates a balanced juxtaposition between historical and modern elements.

Rosewood requires occasional dusting with a microfiber cloth and application of beeswax polish along the wood grain to preserve hydration. Leather surfaces should be wiped gently with a soft damp cloth and treated with specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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