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A William IV Mahogany Sliding Top Davenport
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A William IV Mahogany Sliding Top Davenport

19th century
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A William IV 19th century mahogany davenport desk. The top with fitted hinged and forward sliding desk with tooled leather top and gallery surround. Set over pedestal body with drawers and faux drawers being raised on reeded bun supports. Fitted Bramah locks to the drawers. Measures approx.

Height 89cm

Width 54cm

Depth 58cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this William IV Mahogany Davenport to the 19th Century.

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SA993627
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Description
A William IV 19th century mahogany davenport desk. The top with fitted hinged and forward sliding desk with tooled leather top and gallery surround. Set over pedestal body with drawers and faux drawers being raised on reeded bun supports. Fitted Bramah locks to the drawers. Measures approx.

Height 89cm

Width 54cm

Depth 58cm.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this William IV Mahogany Davenport to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA993627
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A William IV mahogany sliding top davenport

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A William IV mahogany sliding top davenport desk featuring a top spindle gallery, side drawers, and turned melon feet.
A William IV mahogany sliding top davenport
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A William IV mahogany sliding top davenport desk featuring a top spindle gallery, side drawers, and turned melon feet.
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A davenport is a compact writing desk characterised by a sloped writing surface set above a bank of side drawers. Originally commissioned from Gillows of Lancaster in the late 18th century, the design gained widespread popularity throughout the Regency, William IV, and Victorian eras due to its practical storage and small footprint.

William IV davenports are constructed primarily from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcasses. Typical construction details include hand-cut dovetail joints, brass spindle galleries, leather writing inserts, and turned melon or reeded feet.

Authentic pieces from the William IV period (18301837) often feature heavier, turned or carved feet, classical mouldings, and a sliding top desk mechanism designed to extend forward to provide legroom. Internal drawer linings, hand-cut joinery, and natural timber shrinkage further indicate period origin.

A mahogany davenport works well as an occasional desk in a home library, study alcove, or living room corner. Pairing the rich timber with contemporary lighting or modern seating creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern functionality.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or veneer cracking. Apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain periodically to protect the original patination and dust with a dry, lint-free cloth.
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