A fine quality mid Victorian book matched burr walnut Harlequin Davenport desk with pop up stationary rack and pull out secretaire in mint condition c.1875. Piano style front to the top with hinged opening lid and pop up stationary rack to the rear. Knee hole to the front with moulded edge panel flanked by decorative turned and carved pilasters, dummy drawers to the left and full depth drawers to the right hand side.  The back with inset panel to match the knee hole to the front. Choice cut burr walnut veneers book matched to the centre of the desk with matching veneers to each side.  Small turned feet to the base with concealed castors. The lid lifting to reveal a pull out original green leather surfaced secretaire, which is hinged to the front and lifting to form a slope; storage compartment below with pen and ink compartment set to the side. Two drawers to the rear of the interior, the left one with concealed release catch for the stationary rack. The weight driven rack popping up reveal a a fitted stationary compartment with four pigeon hoses and three drawers. Presented in immaculate crisp condition with a rich colour and polish throughout, working lock and key for the desk surface. Measures 23.5" wide x 22.5" deep x 36" high to top of rear, or 40" with rack up x 27.5" with writing surface open. Stock number 42789.