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Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

$4,302.55
£3,141
€3,701.47
CA$5,911.95
A$6,616.58
CHF 3,453.35
MX$80,688.18
NOK 44,198.14
SEK 41,839.20
DKK 27,623.59
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This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880. A delightful example, with exquisite craftsmanship and Aesthetic period taste Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Superb walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues Comprehensive suite of compartments set within the delightful frame Upper gallery framing a bevelled mirror plate - of bright appearance with desirable light foxing Covered stationery tray set before the mirror, with pen tray and ink wells Tanned to a deep caramel hue, the tooled and embossed skiver in good condition Slope interior appointed in striking bird's eye maple, and hosting a pair of small drawers Tasteful ebonised stringing accentuates the casework Both upper sections dressed with brass lock escutcheons — key absent Left hand fascia hosts a faux bank of drawers Four opening drawers reside in the right hand panel Each side dressed with a quartet of striking drop finial pulls Eye-catching pen work in gold accentuating the apron Hand-painted panels with foliate and bird detail on ebonised ground The whole riding upon a set of four brass and ceramic castors This is a striking antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, with an eye-catching decorative finish and replete with a host of delightful features. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'') Max Depth: 60.5cm (23.75'') Max Height: 114.5cm (45'') Kneehole Width: 49.5cm (19.5'') Kneehole Height: 63.5cm (25'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.08 in (114.5 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition. Keys absent.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 250541stDibs: LU2645343453142

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