A Mid-19th Century Victorian Inlaid Davenport Desk

An antique Davenport writing desk made in the Victorian period in the mid-19th century. The desk is made entirely of Rio rosewood, inlaid with various woods and floral, dragon, and garland motifs, and all trimmed with piping. The sloping top, covered in leather, lifts up to reveal a document compartment with two small drawers. At the top is a fully inlaid raised panel with a lid containing various compartments for letters and pens. On the right side of the desk are three drawers for objects or documents, while the left side is finished with false drawers. Finally, the desk rests on four small feet: straight at the back and saber-shaped at the front, with casters at the end for easy movement.

PERIOD: Victorian, mid-19th century

DIMENSIONS: W 55.5 cm x D 53.5 cm x H 96.5 cm

CONDITION: Excellent condition, "restored"

PRICE: €1,800.00