Gravener Antiques

Description

A superb quality and completely original Gillow Davenport in very good condition and retaining fine colour and patina. The sloping rectangular top with inset writing leather, with turned baluster gallery, opening to reveal, two interior drawers and a double dummy drawer below, on the right hand side a pen and ink drawer folds open and through 90 degrees. The whole top slides forward to allow easier access for writing. Below on the left side a retractable document slide, with dummy drawers below, to the opposite side three mahogany lined drawers with Bramah locks, the top drawer with the impressed Gillow stamp and mahogany knob handles and a further document slide. To the front and back of the lower section is a rectangular Flame Mahogany inset panel. The Davenport stands on gadrooned feet with inset castors. 850mm high, 510mm wide and 560mm deep. Circa 1830
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

We offer an approachable and friendly service and we are always happy to hear from clients, both new and established.