Furniture & Works of Art - 7th January 2014

Lot 222

λA 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood Davenport

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £550

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Description

λA 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood Davenport, the sliding and formerly swivel top with a hinged writing surface on a ratchet, revealing pigeon holes and two drawers, above five drawers fitted later brass handles, the locks stamped 'WEBB & GREW BIRMM', the right side with a hinged pen and ink compartment, on later bracket feet, possibly campaign, 34in (85.8cm) high, 20½in (52cm) wide, 20¼in (51.6cm) deep.