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English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

About the Item

Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reveal four lemonwood faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels above and below, the slide opening to reveal an easel support writing slope with inset tooled leather and a pen and ink tray; over a double door fretwork cupboard with a shelved interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Walnut,Marquetry
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 75851stDibs: LU9547972904

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