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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
A superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk with satinwood inlay and an exceptional rich colour throughout. This unusual example is beautifully figured and retains its original stationery cabinet to the top with pierced brass gallery, fitted interior pigeon holes and drawers.
The sloping writing surface opens to reveal a leather inset writing slope with further compartments beneath for stationery and ink bottles. The lower section is fitted with a cupboard and shelving providing useful storage. Raised on carved scroll supports with shaped platform feet this is a particularly decorative and practical Victorian desk.
Originally designed for Captain Davenport by the renowned cabinet makers Gillows, the Davenport desk became one of the most practical and elegant writing desks of the 19th century. Their compact proportions made them ideal for libraries, drawing rooms and bedrooms where a full sized desk would have taken up too much space.
A highly unusual and very decorative example with striking burr walnut veneers and fine inlaid detail throughout.
Condition
Very good antique condition with age related wear and marks in keeping with age and use. Nicely polished with a rich warm patina.
Dimensions
Height: 100.5 cm (39.57 inches)
Width: 56.5 cm (22.24 inches)
Depth: 52 cm (20.47 inches)
Height to surface: 71 cm (27.95 inches)
Height to writing slope: 68.5 cm (26.97 inches)
Date: 1860
Origin: English
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
Please contact us for competitive international shipping costs. All of our pieces are shipped with an 'Antique Declaration' for customs purposes. Antiques are exempt from import duty from the UK to the USA and attract a reduced rate when imported from the UK into most European countries.
SellerLondon City Antiques
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London City Antiques
Private dealer
By appointment only
Norwich
Norfolk
Tel : 07834270128
Non UK callers : +44 7834270128
The sloping writing surface opens to reveal a leather inset writing slope with further compartments beneath for stationery and ink bottles. The lower section is fitted with a cupboard and shelving providing useful storage. Raised on carved scroll supports with shaped platform feet this is a particularly decorative and practical Victorian desk.
Originally designed for Captain Davenport by the renowned cabinet makers Gillows, the Davenport desk became one of the most practical and elegant writing desks of the 19th century. Their compact proportions made them ideal for libraries, drawing rooms and bedrooms where a full sized desk would have taken up too much space.
A highly unusual and very decorative example with striking burr walnut veneers and fine inlaid detail throughout.
Condition
Very good antique condition with age related wear and marks in keeping with age and use. Nicely polished with a rich warm patina.
Dimensions
Height: 100.5 cm (39.57 inches)
Width: 56.5 cm (22.24 inches)
Depth: 52 cm (20.47 inches)
Height to surface: 71 cm (27.95 inches)
Height to writing slope: 68.5 cm (26.97 inches)
Date: 1860
Origin: English
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
Please contact us for competitive international shipping costs. All of our pieces are shipped with an 'Antique Declaration' for customs purposes. Antiques are exempt from import duty from the UK to the USA and attract a reduced rate when imported from the UK into most European countries.
Price
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Conversion rates as of 3/JUN/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Category Antique Furniture
Date 1860
Victorian Antiques Material Burr Walnut
Origin English
Item code as1055a4830 / 3132
Status For Sale
£3250.00 
$4367.03
€3760.58
$4367.03
€3760.58
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Shipping information
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
International shipping is available at a reasonable cost, please contact us for details.
International shipping is available at a reasonable cost, please contact us for details.
Terms and conditions
We offer a 14 day money back guarantee in the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your purchase, we just ask that you pay for the cost of returning it to us.
Our Clock Warranty-
All clocks purchased from London City Antiques are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty includes mechanical failures, but does not include damage caused by improper use, tampering, environmental damage or physical damage. If your clock has a genuine defect that satisfies the conditions of the warranty and is within the warranty period we will, at our discretion and without cost to you, complete the necessary replacement of parts and/or rectify a fault or action any repair as identified by a fully trained horologist. In the unlikely event that a repair is not successful a full refund will be offered.
Our Clock Warranty-
All clocks purchased from London City Antiques are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty includes mechanical failures, but does not include damage caused by improper use, tampering, environmental damage or physical damage. If your clock has a genuine defect that satisfies the conditions of the warranty and is within the warranty period we will, at our discretion and without cost to you, complete the necessary replacement of parts and/or rectify a fault or action any repair as identified by a fully trained horologist. In the unlikely event that a repair is not successful a full refund will be offered.
View all stock from
London City Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Norwich
Norfolk
Tel : 07834270128
Non UK callers : +44 7834270128
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