A British colonial Davenport desk in rosewood. It features a writing slope that opens to reveal a large compartment with storage space for paper and other writing implements and two small drawers above a large one. On the flat top a small dome shaped gallery. At the front the writing slope is supported on two S-shaped scrolls. Down the right hand side, behind a paneled door, there are four drawers with brass recessed handles. On the left hand side, also behind a paneled door, a small cupboard with one shelve. The desk stands on four bun feet.

The desk owes its name to a captain Davenport, who was the first to commission this particular design from Gillows of London near the end of the 18^th century.

The desk is in good condition and has been lovingly restored and finished to its former glory using a traditional form of French polishing and waxing.

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Bombay
British colonial India
H: 94 cm W: 62 cm D: 62 cm
H: 36” W: 24½” D: 24½”