George IV mahogany Davenport – the manner of Gillows of Lancaster
Price: £2950Stock No. 1720/Q
A superb quality George IV figured mahogany Davenport in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
A good gilt-tooled and embossed burgundy-coloured leather writing slope, surrounded on three sides by a carved and turned mahogany gallery. The lid lifts to reveal storage and drawers inside. The whole top unit slides forwards on runners to allow legs to fit underneath during use.
A pen and ink drawer pulls out from the side along with a further full-depth writing/candle slide. One side is fitted with four full-width drawers, with dummy drawer fronts fitted to the other side.
The unit is supported on carved and fluted ‘melon’ style ball feet with original brass castors under.
An excellent ergonomic design. A superb example. Recommended.
Date: c.1825-40
Dimensions: Height: 90 cm. Width: 60 cm. Depth: 65 cm.
