Davenport
Category
Furniture
Date
1860
Materials
Boxwood [buxus sempervirens], Ceramic, Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Measurements
900 x 570 mm
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288641
Summary
Walnut Davenport circa 1860 with fine boxwood inlay, two carved cabriole legs on the front with extra C-curves at the top. Sloped hinged top with a raised box along the back also with a hinged lid, a pierced gilt fret around the back and sides. Moulded edge, foliate marquetry and stringing on top, which has a central leather panel. Four mahogany lined, quarter beaded drawers each with two knobs on the side. Foliate carving on the legs. Round moulded feet covering white ceramic castors.