Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Our Stock # 18.9774

This is an antique gentleman's Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet in Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

• A fine example, with exquisite craftsmanship and beautifully appointed
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout
• Superb walnut stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
• Comprehensive suite of compartments set within the delightful frame

• The angled top hosts a lidded compartment ahead of the skiver
• Tanned to a rich amber hue, the tooled and embossed skiver in good condition
• Opening to reveal a striking bird's eye maple interior, with a pair of recessed drawers
• Both upper sections dressed with brass lock escutcheons — in working order, key present

• Appealing field panelling decorates the lower fascia and side panels
• Carved foliate friezes adorn each panel, with shaped apron brackets adding a flourish
• Right hand side hosts a quartet of delightful drawers behind a cabinet door — key present
• The whole standing upon a set of four bun feet with collared finish

This is a striking antique gentleman's Davenport, with an eye-catching decorative finish in Aesthetic Period taste and offering an eye-catching set of storage options. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 58cm (22.75'')
Max Depth: 55.5cm (21.75'')
Max Height: 91.5cm (36'')

Interior Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')
Interior Depth: 33cm (13'')
Interior Height (at Front): 7.5cm (3'')
Interior Height (at Rear): 13.5cm (5.25'')

Skiver Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')
Skiver Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Drawer Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')
Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Drawer Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')