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

Our Stock # 25054

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'')