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Good Quality Victorian "Pop Up" Walnut Davenport


A good quality and attractive Victorian harlequin davenport made from beautiful burr and figured walnut veneers. The hidden sprung stationary compartment has a boxwood interior with 3 small drawers and pigeon holes with a fret carved gallery above. The piano shaped fall opens to reveal a 2 drawer interior and an adjustable pull out writing/reading slope which retains the original brown and gold tooled leather writing surface an ebonised pen tray and space for 2 ink pots. The panelled front with top quality carved decorative supports resting on a concave shaped plinth with turned bun feet and hidden castors. The right hand side with 4 mahogany lined drawers all with turned walnut knobs, brass escutcheons and working locks(with keys). The left side with false drawers and matching turned knobs and escutcheons. The freestanding back with matching burr walnut panel and applied mouldings. Good quality and condition.
Davenports of this design are often referred to as Harlequin, Pop up, Piano top, or Jack in the box davenports. Sizes- Height (closed)..37.5''..95cm. Height (open)..43''..109cm. Width..22''..56cm. Depth..22.25''..56.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £75. ALL TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME.
Viewing by appointment.
Delivery.
We will gladly provide a quote for delivery to any U.K Mainland address and we offer a full 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase. (Less the delivery cost)
Payment.
We accept payment by cheque or bank transfer.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 07770 311611 or 01508 498335.
SellerJohn Howkins Antiques
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Private dealer
By appointment only
The Grange, Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
Tel : 01508 498335
Non UK callers : +44 1508 498335
Get directions to John Howkins Antiques
Davenports of this design are often referred to as Harlequin, Pop up, Piano top, or Jack in the box davenports. Sizes- Height (closed)..37.5''..95cm. Height (open)..43''..109cm. Width..22''..56cm. Depth..22.25''..56.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £75. ALL TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME.
Viewing by appointment.
Delivery.
We will gladly provide a quote for delivery to any U.K Mainland address and we offer a full 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase. (Less the delivery cost)
Payment.
We accept payment by cheque or bank transfer.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 07770 311611 or 01508 498335.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Category Antique Furniture
Date 1870
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Burr Walnut
Origin English
Item code as243a738 / 20440
Status Sold
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By appointment only
The Grange, Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
Tel : 01508 498335
Non UK callers : +44 1508 498335
Get directions to John Howkins Antiques
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