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Regency Rosewood Canterbury
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Regency Rosewood Canterbury

19th century
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A superb rosewood Canterbury dating from the early 19th century. It has three sections separated by X-Frame divisions with beautiful laurel wreath carvings. Each corner has a turned acorn shaped finial and it has a single drawer with turned handle. It stands on turned legs with the original brass castors below. It is a good quality piece and the wood has a beautiful colour and grain.

It is in good condition for its age and it strong and sturdy. There are some signs of age and use, some small knocks and minor marks and the top of one finial has a small chip but nothing detrimental or untoward. There have been a few old repairs to the delicate laurel wreaths but the whole piece is strong and sturdy and displays beautifully.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Regency Rosewood Music Canterbury to the Regency era.

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SA1131466
Description
A superb rosewood Canterbury dating from the early 19th century. It has three sections separated by X-Frame divisions with beautiful laurel wreath carvings. Each corner has a turned acorn shaped finial and it has a single drawer with turned handle. It stands on turned legs with the original brass castors below. It is a good quality piece and the wood has a beautiful colour and grain.

It is in good condition for its age and it strong and sturdy.

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There are some signs of age and use, some small knocks and minor marks and the top of one finial has a small chip but nothing detrimental or untoward.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There have been a few old repairs to the delicate laurel wreaths but the whole piece is strong and sturdy and displays beautifully.

fig 1. A Regency rosewood music canterbury featuring carved wreath motif side panels, slatted partitions, a single base drawer, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Regency Rosewood Canterbury

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Regency Rosewood Music Canterbury to the Regency era.

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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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A Regency rosewood music canterbury featuring carved wreath motif side panels, slatted partitions, a single base drawer, and turned legs on brass castors.
Regency Rosewood Canterbury
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Originally designed in the late 18th century, a Canterbury is a low wooden rack divided into partitions to store sheet music, bound volumes, or periodicals. Named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the initial design, these stands feature dividers, a base drawer, and legs fitted with castors.

Regency Canterburys were typically crafted from hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring turned spindles, pierced fretwork, and X-frame dividers. Hand-dovetailed base drawers and brass castors on turned legs are structural hallmarks of 19th-century period construction.

Authentic 19th-century examples display features including natural patina, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer, and period-correct brass castors. Inspect the rosewood grain patterns, carved scroll or wreath motifs, and wood oxidisation inside drawer linings.

A Canterbury functions beside an armchair or sofa as a compact side table, suited for storing magazines, art books, or vinyl records. Position it near library seating or a fireplace alcove to incorporate historical decorative elements into living spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish and moisture balance. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, fading, or cracking of the rosewood veneer.
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