Davenport
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1800
Materials
mahogany
Measurements
84 x 49 x 32.5 cm
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Fenton House, London
NT 1448883
Summary
A mahogany campaign Davenport, English, circa 1800, having a rectangular case form when closed, with ebonized lozenge-form inlay to the long sides and top, the hinged top folding out to form a leather inset writing slope with letter storage and pen holder near the top, each short side and the rear with a pull out slide. With a reeded horizontal band to the upper section and all four corners with a vertical reeded band. The right proper with four drawers with wooden handles. On four turned tapering feet with brass castors.
Provenance
Bequeathed to the Trust in 2003.