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Antique Davenport Desks.
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Antique Davenport Desks.

19th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
Description

A superb quality rosewood davenport with satinwood interior light repairs and revived original finish resulting with that glorious rosewood gamut of colour.

A fine piece in superb order.

H86 W69cm D56cm Circa 1850s

£1295 Including UK mainland only.

A very useful compact piece.

Laptop friendly and useful storage.

A pre-delivery inspection, clean and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

A and B Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA995274
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43 LV
Description
A superb quality rosewood davenport with satinwood interior light repairs and revived original finish resulting with that glorious rosewood gamut of colour.

A fine piece in superb order.

H86 W69cm D56cm Circa 1850s

fig 1. An antique Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing surface, a pierced top gallery rail, and turned barley twist front columns.
fig 1. Antique Davenport Desks.

£1295 Including UK mainland only.

A very useful compact piece.

Laptop friendly and useful storage.

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A pre-delivery inspection, clean and wax will be undertaken to ensure this piece arrives to you at its very best.
A and B Antiques

Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA995274
Dealers Internal Ref
43 LV
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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An antique Victorian rosewood Davenport desk featuring a slanted black leather writing surface, a pierced top gallery rail, and turned barley twist front columns.
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The Davenport desk originated in late 18th-century England, named after Captain Davenport, who commissioned the first compact, sloped writing cabinet from cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster. Designed for easy transport aboard ships or in modest spaces, the form became widely popular throughout the Victorian era.

Traditional Davenport desks were constructed using fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often finished with high-figured veneers. Writing surfaces typically incorporate leather or skiver insets, accompanied by solid brass hinges, locks, and castors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original brass hardware with age-appropriate tarnish, and signs of wear along the internal drawer runners. Genuine Victorian examples frequently feature secondary drawer woods like pine or oak behind polished wood drawer fronts.

Due to its compact dimensions and finished back panel, a Davenport desk functions well as an occasional writing workstation in a living room alcove, hallway, or study. Pairing the piece with clean-lined contemporary seating provides a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Rosewood surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with a clear beeswax polish to maintain moisture. The leather inset should be kept free from direct sunlight to prevent drying or cracking, and cleaned using specialised leather nourishers.
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