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An Oak Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows.c.1830
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An Oak Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows.c.1830

19th century
Sold 28 July 2025 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

A form closely related to Gillows drawings of 1825 and 1830 held in the Westminster Archive, and to its original campaign origins.

Free from extraneous decorations and adornment this is a high quality example from one of our countries most famous makers.

Notes of interest, all locks are by Bramagh, the desk interior is lined in cedar and the turned feet conceal counter-sunk brass castors.

Solid and robust. Presented in original condition with some surface blemishes to the front and wear to the skiver writing surface, see images.

The underside is inscribed in pencil, with maker or client?

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Oak Davenport to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127669
Description
A form closely related to Gillows drawings of 1825 and 1830 held in the Westminster Archive, and to its original campaign origins.
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Free from extraneous decorations and adornment this is a high quality example from one of our countries most famous makers.
Jeckyll & Co
fig 1. An antique oak Davenport desk with multiple side drawers, turned feet, and an angled writing slope with the lid lifted open.
fig 1. An Oak Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows.c.1830

Notes of interest, all locks are by Bramagh, the desk interior is lined in cedar and the turned feet conceal counter-sunk brass castors.

Solid and robust. Presented in original condition with some surface blemishes to the front and wear to the skiver writing surface, see images.

The underside is inscribed in pencil, with maker or client?

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Oak Davenport to the 19th Century.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127669
Jeckyll & Co
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An Oak Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows.c.1830

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An antique oak Davenport desk with multiple side drawers, turned feet, and an angled writing slope with the lid lifted open.
An oak Davenport desk attributed to Gillows.c.1830
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An antique oak Davenport desk with multiple side drawers, turned feet, and an angled writing slope with the lid lifted open.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping writing lid, Pedestal drawers, Turned feet, Pull-out side shelf
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

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A Davenport desk is a compact form of writing desk featuring a sloping lid and drawers to one side. Originating in the late 18th century, it was reportedly named after a Captain Davenport who commissioned the first design from Gillows of Lancaster.

Davenports were traditionally constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring dovetail joints for the drawers, turned wooden or brass handles, and often incorporating secret compartments or pull-out stationery trays.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut dovetail joints, timber shrinkage patterns, traditional secondary woods, and makers marks or stamps from renowned cabinetmakers such as Gillows, which indicate period manufacture.

A Davenport desk serves as a functional workspace or decorative feature in compact rooms, pairing effectively with contemporary minimalist seating to highlight its historic craftsmanship and warm timber tones.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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