desk

Lot 8080 limit € 200

so-called Davenport, probably England at the beginning of the 20th century, mahogany and wood mahogany-colored lacquered, freely adjustable sloping flap desk secretary, the body with a total of 8 lateral drawers, under the writing surface furnished with 8 small drawers, in the oblong top another compartment, age and signs of wear, surface partially slightly damaged, the leather covering renewed, approx. 86 x 55 x 55 cm. The Davenport, also known as the captain's desk, is a small, free-standing piece of writing furniture that was developed around 1800 and was adapted to the cramped conditions on English ships.