Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
• Item: Davenport Writing Desk
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Burr walnut
• Extensive boxwood marquetry decoration
• Raised hinged compartment top
• Original brass gallery
• Black inset leather
• Moulded overhanging writing slope
• Turned & foliate carved writing slope supports
• Four mahogany lined working drawers to right-hand side
• Quarter beaded drawers (sign of quality)
• Faux drawers to left-hand side
• Original turned wooden knobs
• Internal maple lined storage compartment
• Original working locks (with keys)
• Original brass & mug castors
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
The surface of the desk is decorated with stunning boxwood marquetry detail all over. The Davenport writing desk incorporates a raised hinged compartment, with a moulded top, retaining the original brass gallery, which opens to reveal an assortment of compartments, including a pen tray. An overhanging writing slope in front (allows the user to sit with their knees underneath), boasts a black & gold tool leather insert. The writing slope retains its original lock which, when unlocked, allows the lid to be opened. The lid is secured open by a brass internal stay. Inside the writing slope is a maple lined storage area. The overhanging slope is supported by two decorative turned vertical supports, on carved feet. Below the writing slope, to the right-hand side, are four hand-dovetailed, graduated mahogany lined and quarter beaded drawers. Each drawer retains its original lock and turned wooden knobs. To the left-hand side of the Davenport writing desk is a bank of faux drawers. The Davenport legs rest on its original brass castors. The desk is freestanding, with all sides French polished, therefore could be situated in the centre of a room if necessary.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk, decorated with extensive boxwood detail, circa 1860, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The leather is clean and free from any rips, tears and stains. The drawers are all smooth running and close flush to the frame. The drawers all retain their original working locks (with no key), as well as their original turned wooden knobs. Similarly, the lock to the writing slope lid is original (with no key). As the desk retains its original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it has received. This antique Davenport desk is solid in joint and ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.
International Buyers:
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
Ref: 78236
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport Writing Desk (Circa 1860)
