This is an antique Canterbury Whatnot. An English, burr walnut and brass three tier display stand or etagere, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Exceptional example, with stunning colour and figuring
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select burr walnut stocks present superb grain interest
Dashing, rich caramel hues enhance every surface
Arranged across three generous tiers - ideal for display use
Upper tier accentuated with delightful brass gallery rails
Lower tier offers a trio of newspaper or sheet music segments
Striking X-form divisions create a strong visual appeal
Wide drawer to the base, dressed with a pair of wooden pulls
Mahogany drawer box as beautifully crafted as the stand
Standing upon a quartet of tapering legs with turned collars
The whole riding smoothly upon brass castors
This is a superb antique Canterbury Whatnot, with delightful colour and exceptional figuring. A treat for any room. Solid joints and cons
...truction, delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 70cm (27.5'''')
Max Depth: 41cm (16.25'''')
Max Height: 101cm (39.75'''')
Upper Tier Height Width: 27.5cm (10.75'''')
Newspaper Segment Width: 18cm (7'''')
Newspaper Segment Height: 35.5cm (14'''')
What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviewsInternal Reference: 25107
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1126087
Dateline of this antique is Regency
Height is 101cm (39.8inches)Width is 70cm (27.6inches)Depth is 41cm (16.1inches)
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