A fine Regency mahogany Davenport, probably by Gillows of Lancaster, the gilt metal gallery above a leather-inset writing slope, the front frieze with single drawer, both sides with a pull-out slide, the twin supports raised on carved scroll brackets and claw feet, height 85cm, width 53cm, depth 58cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.