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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Canterbury
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Canterbury

19th century
Sold 19 May 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding Canterbury having an outstanding quality burr walnut shaped top with carved finials supported by solid walnut fret carved sides and dividers, one drawer to the base with original turned knobs standing on elegant turned feet with original castors

A superior example of first class quality and design and boasting a tremendous colour

Dimensions:

Height 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

Width 69 cm (27.16 in)

Depth 41cm (16.14 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116832
Dealers Internal Reference
2061
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding Canterbury having an outstanding quality burr walnut shaped top with carved finials supported by solid walnut fret carved sides and dividers, one drawer to the base with original turned knobs standing on elegant turned feet with original castors

A superior example of first class quality and design and boasting a tremendous colour

Dimensions:

Height 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

Width 69 cm (27.16 in)

Depth 41cm (16.14 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury to the 1860s.

Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116832
Dealers Internal Ref
2061
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding canterbury featuring tiered fretwork partitions, a base drawer, and turned supports on brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive VI An antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding canterbury featuring tiered fretwork partitions, a base drawer, and turned supports on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding canterbury featuring tiered fretwork partitions, a base drawer, and turned supports on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding canterbury featuring tiered fretwork partitions, a base drawer, and turned supports on brass castors. View VIII
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An antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding canterbury featuring tiered fretwork partitions, a base drawer, and turned supports on brass castors.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Canterbury
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An antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding canterbury featuring tiered fretwork partitions, a base drawer, and turned supports on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCanterbury
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFretwork partitions, Turned columns, Base drawer, Brass castors
  • SizeH 55.5 cm (22 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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A canterbury originated in the late 18th century in England as a low stand used for holding sheet music, portfolios, and books, reportedly named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned a similar design.

Traditional pieces are constructed from fine hardwoods like walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring decorative veneers such as burr walnut, intricate fretwork panels, turned supports, and brass castors.

Authentic items feature period-appropriate joinery, genuine hand-cut veneers, aged timber patination, and traditional hardware such as brass castors and slotted screw heads rather than modern fixings.

This piece can be utilised as a functional side table or magazine holder beside a sofa, providing both textural warmth from the figured wood grain and practical storage for periodicals.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and applying occasional applications of high-quality beeswax to nourish the finish.
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