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Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk C.1860
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Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk C.1860

19th century
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Fine quality little mid 19th.c. burr walnut davenport writing desk or bureau c.1860. Hinged lid letter rack and inkstand with pierced brass gallery on the top, fitted inside with shaped dividers for stationery, the original glass inkwells and with a small hidden compartment. Over a writing slope with a tooled brown leather work surface. Lift the slope to reveal lockable storage with a birch lined interior and two small drawers. Over a bank of four drawers in the right hand side below the the level of the desk, matching dummy drawer fronts to the left hand side. Original turned knobs, solid walnut drawer linings. Highly figured burr walnut veneers across the exterior, with inlaid floral theme marquetry detail. Curving front column supports with carved scrolling acanthus terminals. On a slim plinth, veneered to match and shaped at the front to allow space for the sitter's feet when using the desk, raised on the original ceramic castors. Excellent condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied for the letter rack, writing slope and drawers.

Width: 21" (53.5 cm)

Height: 33" (84 cm)

Depth: 23" (58.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715350
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Hand-cut dovetails with fine pins: mid-Victorian cabinet work.
Book-matched burr walnut veneers with floral marquetry: high-Victorian decorative styling.
Pierced brass gallery and stationery box: mid-19th-century desk fitting.
Ceramic wheels under the plinth: period Victorian furniture castors.
Worn gilt tooling on the leather: old working surface.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245050
Dealers Internal Reference
38791
Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description
Fine quality little mid 19th.c. burr walnut davenport writing desk or bureau c.1860.
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Hinged lid letter rack and inkstand with pierced brass gallery on the top, fitted inside with shaped dividers for stationery, the original glass inkwells and with a small hidden compartment.
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Over a writing slope with a tooled brown leather work surface. Lift the slope to reveal lockable storage with a birch lined interior and two small drawers. Over a bank of four drawers in the right hand side below the the level of the desk, matching dummy drawer fronts to the left hand side. Original turned knobs, solid walnut drawer linings. Highly figured burr walnut veneers across the exterior, with inlaid floral theme marquetry detail. Curving front column supports with carved scrolling acanthus terminals. On a slim plinth, veneered to match and shaped at the front to allow space for the sitter's feet when using the desk, raised on the original ceramic castors. Excellent condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied for the letter rack, writing slope and drawers.

Width: 21" (53.5 cm)

Height: 33" (84 cm)

Depth: 23" (58.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Davenport Desk to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715350
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Hand-cut dovetails with fine pins: mid-Victorian cabinet work.
Book-matched burr walnut veneers with floral marquetry: high-Victorian decorative styling.
Pierced brass gallery and stationery box: mid-19th-century desk fitting.
Ceramic wheels under the plinth: period Victorian furniture castors.
Worn gilt tooling on the leather: old working surface.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245050
Dealers Internal Ref
38791
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports.

Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk C.1860

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View IV
Archive V A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View V
Archive VI A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View VII
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Archive X A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View X
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Archive XIII A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports. View XIII
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A Victorian burr walnut Davenport writing desk featuring a sloped leather writing surface, top brass gallery, and hand-carved scroll front supports.
Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk c.1860
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved scroll supports, Leather writing slope, Brass gallery rail, Side-facing drawers
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

This Victorian Davenport writing desk dates from 1860 and follows a compact form crafted from burr walnut with warm brown tones, complemented by a tooled brown leather writing surface, brass gallery rail, and turned wooden drawer knobs. The exterior displays highly figured burr walnut veneers with floral marquetry inlay, paired with curving front column supports featuring carved acanthus terminals and small ceramic castors. A hinged lid at the top encloses a letter rack and inkstand with shaped stationery dividers, glass inkwells, and a small hidden compartment, while the main sloped surface lifts to reveal a birch-lined interior with two small drawers. A bank of four graduated drawers sits on the right-hand side, balanced by matching dummy drawer fronts on the left. The desk measures 84 cm high, 53.5 cm wide, and 58.5 cm deep. Position this piece in a home study, library, or home office as a dedicated writing and correspondence desk. It serves well in smaller spaces where surface area is limited, providing functional drawer storage alongside a compact writing slope without dominating the room layout. The traditional character suits historic interiors, period properties, and traditional study settings, bringing mid-19th-century craftsmanship into everyday modern use.

A Davenport is a compact writing desk featuring a sloped top writing surface with a hinged lid, set above a cabinet housing side-facing drawers. Originally commissioned by a Captain Davenport in the late 18th century, the form became widely produced throughout the Victorian era.

Victorian Davenport desks were crafted using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often finished with decorative burr walnut veneers. Writing surfaces frequently incorporated gold-tooled leather insets alongside cast brass gallery railings and fittings.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass castors, natural timber grain variation, and hand-carved front supports. Inspection of interior drawer linings, lock plates, and age-appropriate surface wear helps confirm 19th-century origin.

Due to its compact footprint, a Davenport desk functions well as a dedicated writing space within a hallway, study alcove, or living area. The vertical proportions allow it to serve as a functional workstation without dominating smaller room layouts.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting. Clean surfaces using a dry soft cloth, apply high-grade natural beeswax along the wood grain, and treat the leather writing slope with specialised leather cleaner.
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