19th century anglo-indian carved davenport

A superb quality 19th Century carved teak Anglo-Indian davenport, profusely carved all over with pierced and carved flowers, foliage and vines, the sloping top having a raised gallery, a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, the hinged top opening to reveal a spacious compartment with two drawers and two faux drawers, one side of the davenport has a single hinged door opening to reveal four graduated drawers with brass recessed handles, at the side of the top section there is a small drawer which opens and then lays flat against the carcass with a pen tray and other compartments, the top section is supported by carved griffins (mythical creatures that were half eagle and half lion) sitting on carved scroll bases, the whole piece sits on a shaped pierced and carved base incorporating mythical creatures at the front. Circa 1860.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 6PV8XPNY

Materials:

teak

Width (cm):

52

Height (cm):

77

Depth (cm):

55

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Martlesham Antiques

Free shipping within mainland UK We ship worldwide, please email for a shipping quote. Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park. Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises. All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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