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19th Century American Rosewood Gothic Revival Canterbury
Walton House Antiques
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£1,450
Walton House Antiques

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19th Century American Rosewood Gothic Revival Canterbury

19th century
Description

American laminated rosewood gothic revival canterbury cellarette attributed to J & JW Meeks of New York a well known furniture making family.

Dimensions

Height 21" 54cm

Width 20" 51cm

Depth 12" 31cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Rosewood Music Canterbury to the 19th Century.

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SA1105396
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9156
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
American laminated rosewood gothic revival canterbury cellarette attributed to J & JW Meeks of New York a well known furniture making family.

Dimensions

Height 21" 54cm

Width 20" 51cm

Depth 12" 31cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Rosewood Music Canterbury to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105396
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9156
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A 19th-century rosewood music canterbury featuring a curved lid, central pierced fretwork panel, and ceramic castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century rosewood music canterbury featuring a curved lid, central pierced fretwork panel, and ceramic castors.

19th Century American Rosewood Gothic Revival Canterbury

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Walton House Antiques
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Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 251
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Walton House Antiques
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A 19th-century rosewood music canterbury featuring a curved lid, central pierced fretwork panel, and ceramic castors.
19th Century American rosewood gothic revival canterbury
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A 19th-century rosewood music canterbury featuring a curved lid, central pierced fretwork panel, and ceramic castors.
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A music canterbury is a low, portable piece of furniture designed with vertical dividers or internal compartments to store sheet music and musical folios. First appearing in late 18th-century England, the form expanded in the 19th century to include closed cabinets and decorative fretwork.

Mid to late 19th-century canterburys were typically crafted from hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, and mahogany. Construction often incorporated veneered panels, hand-cut joinery, pierced fretwork grills, and brass or ceramic castors for mobility.

Gothic Revival pieces are characterised by architectural motifs inspired by medieval design, such as pointed arches, tracery fretwork, trefoils, and heavy moulding. Authentic 19th-century examples display period-correct hand-cut joinery, original wood patination, and functional castors.

In modern settings, a music canterbury functions effectively as a side table or as storage for magazines, large art books, and vinyl records. Positioning the piece beside a reading chair or sofa provides functional storage while adding historical texture.

Rosewood surfaces should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and veneer lifting. Dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish annually helps preserve the wood finish.
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