A Regency Brass Mounted and Leather-Inset Mahogany Davenport Desk

Circa 1815

Height 36 x width 14 1/2 x depth 18 5/8 inches.

Property from a Private Atlanta Collection

Provenance:

Stair & Company, London, 1981 (with copy of invoice)

In overall good, stable condition. Having a fairly even, glossy finish throughout. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The gilt metal mountings are bright with some areas of darker patina to recesses. The drawers on side open and close smoothly, the other side of case with false drawer fronts. Hardware on drawers has been replaced, but the replaced hardware is consistent with hardware one would encounter in the period. Age split to back side of case. The leather top appears in good condition with some minor scuffs and scratches consistent with light use. Area of lifting to gilt metal decoration on back of case. Additional images available upon request.

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