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Antique Cocktail Service Stand, English, Walnut, Canterbury, Whatnot, Victorian
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Antique Cocktail Service Stand, English, Walnut, Canterbury, Whatnot, Victorian

19th century
Sold 19 March 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique cocktail service stand. An English, walnut Canterbury or whatnot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Exceptional drawing room appeal, with striking decorative craftsmanship

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Quality walnut stocks present superb grain interest

Graced with rich caramel hues throughout

Gallery top enclosed with attractive pierced fretwork

Oval form with dashing barley twist supports

Generous bottle rack within, ideal storage for multiple wines and spirits

Small drawer to the base, with room for bottle openers and other accessories

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors beneath short turned legs

This is a striking antique cocktail service stand, with beautiful colour and a treat of early Victorian taste for the drawing room. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 101cm (39.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129348
Dealers Internal Reference
25202
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique cocktail service stand. An English, walnut Canterbury or whatnot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Exceptional drawing room appeal, with striking decorative craftsmanship

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut whatnot featuring multiple tiers, barley-twist supports, pierced galleries, and a base drawer with castors.
fig 1. Antique Cocktail Service Stand, English, Walnut, Canterbury, Whatnot, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Quality walnut stocks present superb grain interest

Graced with rich caramel hues throughout

Gallery top enclosed with attractive pierced fretwork

fig 2. An antique Victorian walnut whatnot featuring multiple tiers, barley-twist supports, pierced galleries, and a base drawer with castors.
fig 2. Antique Cocktail Service Stand, English, Walnut, Canterbury, Whatnot, Victorian

Oval form with dashing barley twist supports

Generous bottle rack within, ideal storage for multiple wines and spirits

Small drawer to the base, with room for bottle openers and other accessories

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors beneath short turned legs

“
This is a striking antique cocktail service stand, with beautiful colour and a treat of early Victorian taste for the drawing room.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 101cm (39.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129348
Dealers Internal Ref
25202
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique Victorian walnut whatnot featuring multiple tiers, barley-twist supports, pierced galleries, and a base drawer with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique Victorian walnut whatnot featuring multiple tiers, barley-twist supports, pierced galleries, and a base drawer with castors.
Antique Cocktail Service Stand, English, Walnut, Canterbury, Whatnot, Victorian
Ref: SA1129348
An antique Victorian walnut whatnot featuring multiple tiers, barley-twist supports, pierced galleries, and a base drawer with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley-twist columns, Pierced fretwork galleries, Lower drawer with brass castors, Tiered oval shelving
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 60.5 cm (24 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

FAQs

The whatnot originated in the late 18th century and reached peak popularity during the Victorian era as a multi-tiered shelving unit used for displaying ornaments, books, and collectables.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, frequently incorporating fine veneers, turned barley-twist columns, and fretwork galleries.

Authenticity is determined by traditional joinery methods, such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawers, the natural patina of the wood, and period-appropriate hardware like brass castors.

This piece functions effectively as a sophisticated drinks or cocktail service stand in a living room, or as a display surface for ceramics and curated objects.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the finish and protect the grain.
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