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A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830

$6,000
£4,546.14
€5,216.33
CA$8,442.97
A$9,281.15
CHF 4,877.74
MX$112,706.91
NOK 60,848.63
SEK 57,649.80
DKK 38,930.81

About the Item

The richly figured mahogany case showing a finely turned baluster gallery over a hinged leather topped writing compartment, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers with satinwood fronts & turned pulls. The writing compartment having the added feature of enabling it to slide over the front of the base, thereby allowing for greater ease & comfort when seated in front. The base is flanked on either side by twin draw-out bookshelves, the right side featuring a small retractable drawer fitted for writing implements over four tiers of drawers with original functioning locks & key, the left side is similarly complimented by four tiers of false drawer fronts. The front of the base showing a richly figured mahogany panel sided by hand carved corbel capitals & fluted pilasters, raised overall on turned supports retaining their original brass cup castors. Remnants of a BADA label affixed to one side. Although apparently unsigned, the combination of such fine timbers, quality of construction & design elements are very closely associated with examples by highly regarded British cabinetmaker, Gillows of Lancaster & London. The matter of attribution aside, this is without question a superior example of a Regency Period Davenport Desk, being of very fine timber, exacting proportions and exhibiting exceptional graining, colour and patina.
  • Similar to:
    Gillows of Lancaster & London (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Satinwood
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1830-1839
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The gilt tooled leather writing panel has recently been replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. In extremely good overall condition, with a re-polished old waxed surface exhibiting a superb, old warm patina. It may be worth noting that if the drawers were lined in baize it would then serve as a very discreet cutlery canteen.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728333210042

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