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Victorian Walnut Davenport

19th century
Sold 6 September 2025 · Deva Antiques
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Description

A fine quality Victorian burr walnut harlequin Davenport C1860, retaining two original ink wells and leather inset. Mechanism for rising compartment overhauled so it functions correctly.

Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA908358
Dealers Internal Reference
20547
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Description
A fine quality Victorian burr walnut harlequin Davenport C1860, retaining two original ink wells and leather inset. Mechanism for rising compartment overhauled so it functions correctly.
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA908358
Dealers Internal Ref
20547
Deva Antiques
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-inset writing surface, a brass gallery top, and carved cabriole front supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-inset writing surface, a brass gallery top, and carved cabriole front supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Davenport

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Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-inset writing surface, a brass gallery top, and carved cabriole front supports.
Victorian walnut Davenport
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A Victorian walnut Davenport desk featuring a sloping leather-inset writing surface, a brass gallery top, and carved cabriole front supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping writing lid, Brass gallery rail, Carved cabriole legs, Side pedestal drawers
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A Davenport desk is a compact type of writing desk featuring a sloping top and drawers situated to the side, originating in the late 18th century and remaining popular throughout the Victorian era for boudoir and drawing room use.

These desks were typically constructed using a solid timber frame such as pine or mahogany, veneered with highly figured timbers like burr walnut or mahogany, and often accented with brass galleries and ceramic castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, hand-turned elements, and appropriate patination consistent with nineteenth-century manufacture.

A Davenport desk serves as a functional workspace or decorative console in contemporary rooms, pairing well with minimalist seating to highlight its historic craftsmanship and warm wood tones.

Maintain antique walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity changes, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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