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