Magnificent Antique Colonial Hardwood Davenport Desk

A stunning and rare colonial heavily carved hardwood desk. A statement piece, featuring intricate, deep-relief foliate and mythical animal carvings throughout, topped with an ornate pierced fretwork gallery unit. Key features Beautifully carved figural legs/supports, featuring mythical birds, serpents and other animals. It also has a small secret drawer at the side. Storage and Organisation The top unit features a central rack/pigeon top compartment flanked by 5 drawers. The writing surface has a green felt insert. In side the desk, there are 2 drawers. Behind a side panel, there are 4 very deep drawers. a There is a small secret drawer above the side panel. The wood is rich, dark and very dense - traditionally teak or blackwood was used for such desks Condition Good antique condition, with a lovely aged patina. It’s structurally solid, but shows some signs of aged related wear, commensurate with its age. Origin: most likely Burma or India Dimensions Desk: 75 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 89cm in height. The top unit is 45 cm in height. Its neat size also makes it very suited to modern sized drawing rooms or hallways. Collection only … on account of its weight. Asking 850 euros, but open to reasonable offers