Davenport Desk, England – Mid-19th Century

Small mid-Victorian secretary in ebonized wood embellished with cedar burl and light wood inlays. This piece of furniture is composed in the upper part of an inclined flap provided in the center with fawn-coloured leather with a golden vignette composed of stylized leaves. On either side, decorative elements in cedar and lemon tree wood decorate this desk. Opening with a key via an original claw lock, this flap is held by a brass compass and reveals a storage space and two small drawers. This interior is in sycamore. This small piece of furniture is topped with a storage unit with an original hook key, with a domed lid decorated with an identical decorative element in cedar and lemon tree. Inside, we find paper racks in the left part and in the right part a pen tray and an inkwell. On the right side of this Davenport, four identical side drawers with pine cone knobs have original locks with working key. The interior of each drawer is solid mahogany. On the left side, we find four dummy drawers with an identical appearance. Set back, the front of this piece of furniture has a central panel with a rectangular band of thuja embellished with amaranth and lemon tree. These veneer decorations are also present on the pilasters and the base of this piece of furniture resting on wheels. This Davenport in ebonized wood will delight lovers of English furniture and small functional and refined secretaries.

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Period: Mid-19th century

Excellent condition after restoration in our workshop. Varnished finish.

Delivery possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture.

Dimensions: Height: 82 cm - Width: 53 cm - Depth: 54 cm

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Reference 142 R