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Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk
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Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 29 August 2016 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk

This Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk dates from ca. 1860 and has been made by a true Victorian craftsman. It has a moulded fall front with the original beautifully well used leather writing insert giving it lovely character and authenticity. The top has a pen holder and two glass ink wells and the interior has three birch drawers with tiny turned handles along with four pigeon holes. This magnificent piece is finished all the way around with spectacular figured walnut, moulded edges and the most impressive turned columns, having brass decoration and fine inlay. One side has a cupboard door with key and working lock and the interior has four mahogany lined drawers with the original turned handles. The piece is finished by standing on four beautifully turned bun feet with castors and it has aged to a rich golden shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 84 cm / 33 inches

Width: 56 cm / 22 inches

Depth : 56 cm / 22 inches

Ref No : 05910

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Delivery within mainland England, Scotland and Wales approx £60 + VAT.

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Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA403731
Dealers Internal Reference
05910
Description
Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk

This Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk dates from ca. 1860 and has been made by a true Victorian craftsman.

“
It has a moulded fall front with the original beautifully well used leather writing insert giving it lovely character and authenticity.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

The top has a pen holder and two glass ink wells and the interior has three birch drawers with tiny turned handles along with four pigeon holes. This magnificent piece is finished all the way around with spectacular figured walnut, moulded edges and the most impressive turned columns, having brass decoration and fine inlay. One side has a cupboard door with key and working lock and the interior has four mahogany lined drawers with the original turned handles. The piece is finished by standing on four beautifully turned bun feet with castors and it has aged to a rich golden shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

fig 1. Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk
fig 1. Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 84 cm / 33 inches

Width: 56 cm / 22 inches

Depth : 56 cm / 22 inches

Ref No : 05910

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

Delivery within mainland England, Scotland and Wales approx £60 + VAT.

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA403731
Dealers Internal Ref
05910
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2004
Items For Sale 111
Items Sold 3,800
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Location: Unit 6, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QJ, United Kingdom
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Sold
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Stunning Victorian Figured Burr Walnut Antique Davenport / Writing Desk
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)
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