Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Canterbury What-Not with Single DrawerA fine example of a Victorian Canterbury What-Not, dating from around 1860-80 and in very good condition, with burr walnut veneered top, thumb-moulded edges and rounded corners, a three-quarter fretwork gallery of botanical scrollwork with arched tops, on impressive barley twist supports, terminating in spinning top finials, with a 3 compartment magazine or sheet music rack of spindle supported dividers and surrounded by elaborate botanical fretwork screens, over a figured cabinet, incorporating a single, full-width drawer with turned handles, on mushroom-turned feet with the original brass cups & casters, this first quality piece will impress in the most elegant of homes, whether period-furnished or more contemporary in style, fully-deserving of the admiring attention it will certainly attract.Width 86.5cm x Depth 39cm (34'' x c15.25'') & O/All Height 94.5cm (37.25'')Height to Top 86cm (c34'') & Height to Top of Canterbury Frame c48cm (c19'')This piece dates from around 1860-80, so you may expect the mature character & patina of age, together with minor wear & tear commensurate with normal use, including a small loss to the veneer on the top but, in all other respects, it''s in very good, clean & sound condition, ready to use in your home. Height is 94.5cm (37.2inches)
Width is 86.5cm (34.1inches)
Depth is 39cm (15.4inches)