It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features the original inset gilt tooled navy leather writing surface, ink bottles and pen tray.
It has been wonderfully made by a master craftsman, the quality of the work is breathtaking, and the burr walnut is of the highest quality. It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room, making it extremely versatile.
The Davenport has four drawers on one side, perfectly sized for all the stationary you could possibly need, and dummy drawers on the other, making it not just a symbol of refinement but a practical furnishing as well.
The main talking point when showing it to friends is the secret compartment at the rear on top for letters, stamps, etc,. It rises up by itself when a hidden catch is pressed by an ingenious system of pulleys and a hidden weight.
It stands on its original bun feet fitted with recessed brass and porcelain castors.
It is an absolutely beautiful and perfectly formed piece of furniture which could be placed almost anywhere.
Complete with working locks and key.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed, in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 104 x Width 58 x Depth 59
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 5 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches
Our reference: A1109
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.