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

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 bookrests, 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.

Dimensions, 36” high x 19.75” wide x 21.5” deep

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 & patina.

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