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A George III Period Canterbury.
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A George III Period Canterbury.

18th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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A mahogany George III Canterbury with superb colour and patination and consisting of four dividers and a single drawer with turned knobs. The finely turned spindles on each corner which form the legs on brass casters and terminate with finials at the top , form the strength and integrity of this intricate piece.

There age related chips and marks with as crack in the bottom pan of the dividers which has signs of old repair, commensurate with age. Overall the canterbury is in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1047060
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A mahogany George III Canterbury with superb colour and patination and consisting of four dividers and a single drawer with turned knobs.
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The finely turned spindles on each corner which form the legs on brass casters and terminate with finials at the top , form the strength and integrity of this intricate piece.
Youngs Antiques

There age related chips and marks with as crack in the bottom pan of the dividers which has signs of old repair, commensurate with age. Overall the canterbury is in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the Georgian era.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1047060
Youngs Antiques
Youngs Antiques
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Specialist in fine art and antiques.

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An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A George III Period Canterbury.

Archive II An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. View III
Archive IV An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. View IV
Archive V An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. View V
Archive VI An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors. View VII
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An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors.
A George III Period Canterbury.
Ref: SA1047060
An antique mahogany Canterbury featuring slatted vertical dividers, a single long drawer at the base, and turned legs with small castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCanterbury
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsSlatted dividers, Turned spindles, Base drawer, Castor feet
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

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A Canterbury is a low, multi-compartmented stand traditionally used for holding sheet music, books, or portfolios, originating in late 18th-century England during the Georgian period.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany, satinwood, or rosewood, featuring joined or dovetailed frames, turned spindles, and occasionally a base drawer with hand-cut joints.

Authentification relies on inspecting timber patina, traditional joinery methods, handmade fixings, and period-appropriate hardware like brass castors and turned wooden knobs.

It can be placed beside a sofa or armchair to store periodicals, art books, or vinyl records, serving as both a functional storage solution and a historic accent piece.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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