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Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk

$2,653.55
£1,950
€2,290.93
CA$3,645.53
A$4,069.89
CHF 2,132.56
MX$49,819.41
NOK 27,083.53
SEK 25,536.33
DKK 17,097.42
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About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very good looking and decorative piece of furniture, this is the best kind of antique because its useful in a modern day context, it makes a perfect laptop table and even has side slip serving trays (designed for your butler to serve drinks and snacks on) which can be used as a mouse pad Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it, it has a genuine period patina which is to say there are some light marks as you would expect based on age and use, campaign furniture was made for the military and was transported all over the world, as such the more patina the better! Dimensions Height:- 84.5cm Width:- 51cm body only 53.5cm with handles Depth:- 35.5cm extending to 65.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.27 in (84.5 cm)Width: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823334454982

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