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Auction Team Breker: Office Antiques, Science & Technology, Toys & Tin Toys, Photographica & Film: Lot 69

Prototype: Classic "Davenport" Writing Desk, c. 1985

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Prototype: Classic "Davenport" Writing Desk, c. 1985 Named after Captain Davenport who designed this ingenious and practical piece of furniture for cabinet maker Gillows of London, c. 1790. Gillows, in turn, ensured that the Davenport became the most popular form of writing desk during the 19th century. This well-made American prototype was built as an exhibition piece for a large Philadelphia department store. Fully functional, it features for dovetailed drawers, leather-covered burgundy writing surface with embossed gilt borders, 3 secret drawers, and a beautifully carved accompanying chair by the same maker. Size: 25 x 21 2/3 x 40 in. - A handsome desk in pristine condition, perfect for use at home or as part of a classical office exhibition.

Querverweis - Cross reference - siehe auch/see also Lot 324

Prototyp: Klassischer "Davenport"- Schreibsekretär, um 1985 Design benannt nach dem britischen Captain Davenport, der dieses Schreibpult um 1790 bei Gillows in London kreiert und entwickelt hat und es zur beliebtesten Schreibtischform des 19. Jahrhunderts machte. Dieser formschöne amerikanische Prototyp stammt aus Philadelphia, PA/USA, und diente als Ausstellungsstück für ein Möbel-Kaufhaus, komplett und voll funktionstüchtig. Mit vier seitlichen schwalbenschwanzförmigen Schubfächern, hochklappbarer burgunderroter Leder-Schreibplatte mit Goldfoliendekor, darunter 3 weitere "Geheim"-Schubfächer mit dazugehörigem Sessel. Maße: 63 x 55 x 102 cm. - Sehr dekoratives Ausstellungsstück mit hohem Gebrauchswert für jede anspruchsvolle Wohnung und/oder Sammlung.

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