Davenport Desk

[EDP2015]

Originally believed to have been made for a Captain Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster in the late-18th century, this small scale desk was ideally suited for onboard ships and quickly became popular for smaller sized studies. Equally useful today, this compact design in solid mahogany has 8 drawers beneath the writing slope and 4 drawers on both sides. Hinged-lid with leather-covered writing slope.

Anybody have an idea of what this item is worth?

Much Appreciated.

[mart]

Can you open one of the drawers and take a pic of the dovetail joints ??

[KC]

Agree with Mart. 

Please show a picture of the side of a drawer, the back of the desk and if possible the underside of the desk.  Also a closeup picture of the hinges/screws/hardware.

[EDP2015]

Hi, Apologies for the late response. Please see attached photos.

[EDP2015]

Hi, Apologies for the late response. Please see attached photos.

[mart]

Who did the work on the desk ??  Insert is missing and some of the hardware has been replaced !!

[EDP2015]

Not too sure, this has been stored away for some time now. We have managed to retrieve an insert.

[mart]

The problem with items like this is that very few are interested in something that does not have a use in todays homes !!  Prices are all over the place for similar pieces but I have seen few that have sold at any price !! My opinion is that it would bring less than $500. in todays market !! And there has been some work done on it which doesn`t help !!  Its a nice desk for the type though !!  Could be wrong but really do not think so !!

[KC]

In my area these sell for $150 to $250.  Just not high demand and especially ones with "condition" issues (in other words not all original and pristeen).

[EDP2015]

Thanks for your help