Small 19th Century Victorian English Walnut Desk

Description

Small Secretary of environment, English, says Davenport, Walnut massive and Walnut burl veneer.
It consists of a desk in projection … more Small Secretary of environment, English, says Davenport, Walnut massive and Walnut burl veneer.
It consists of a desk in projection with lid tilted to the perimeter molded into ''Corbin Bec''. The latter is covered with a green leather lined authentic Thumbnails Golden and hard bottom. He discovered a locker Lemon, itself topped with two small drawers.
The upper part of this writing case provides a storage compartment 11 cm deep, removable opening from the top and locking. It is decorated with a wood gallery and its sides are curved.
True to its original setting, the lower part of this Davenport consists of four drawers accessible from the right side. Each is equipped with two buttons round draw, a vintage lock in working condition, and its current key.
To create a symmetry and a pleasant visual, the left side features the same front, but the drawers are fictitious.
At the front, two elongated legs, generously sculpted, can both support the console and alleviate furniture silhouette.
It rests on four wheels for perfect mobility of the Small Office already light and high adaptability.
It is emphasized that the back is designed so as to be visible, which makes this Secretary format reduces a medium cabinet potential. We also appreciate the nice designs trained by Burl Veneer Walnut Decorative and quality enjoyed this Small Office.
historical accuracy, the term Davenport comes from the captain of the Royal Navy of the same name, which in the late eighteenth commanded a particular writing case, with small enough so that it fits into the limited volume of his cabin. Interesting proportions equally suited to the twenty-first century, where houses are often reduced surfaces and in which this Small Office will establish a working space that is both functional and compact.

Period: Victorian nineteenth

Perfect condition after restoration. Finishing only waxed.

Dimensions:
The longest: 53.5 cm at widest: 48 cm
Total height: 82 cm Height headband: 60 cm less