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Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins
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Overview
An intricately-carved Anglo-Indian Davenport desk with all-over flower and foliate design with hinged slant-top writing surface. Features carved supports depicting griffins - mythological creatures that were half eagle and half lion - denoting strength, military courage and leadership, and guardians of treasure. Offers a secret drawer that springs open, above cabinet housing four storage drawers, circa 1870.
24" wide x 26" deep x 48" high.
Period: Anglo-Indian
Place of Origin: India
Date of Manufacture: circa 1870-1880
Period: Late 19th Century
Materials and Techniques: Carved Hardwood
Condition: Good. Original griffin wings have been re-attached and restored.
24" wide x 26" deep x 48" high.
Period: Anglo-Indian
Place of Origin: India
Date of Manufacture: circa 1870-1880
Period: Late 19th Century
Materials and Techniques: Carved Hardwood
Condition: Good. Original griffin wings have been re-attached and restored.