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Early 19th Century English George III Mahogany Canterbury or Magazine Rack, Circa 1810
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Early 19th Century English George III Mahogany Canterbury or Magazine Rack, Circa 1810

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A fine early example of an English Canterbury. These pieces were first introduced in the late 18th century and intended for a music room and were designed to store sheet music, which is often used to store magazines or books in recent years. This early example dates to c 1810 and is of a plain stylish rectangular design with a slender mahogany frame with four divisions. Below there is a slim single drawer with original gilt brass knobs. This charming piece stands on elegantly turned slender legs with original brass castors. ( one rear castor was replaced but it is a close match to the originals.)

This Canterbury or magazine rack is in very good condition.

English, circa 1810

Height 54cm x width 51cm x depth 35.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the Georgian era.

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SA1136052
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
A fine early example of an English Canterbury.
These pieces were first introduced in the late 18th century and intended for a music room and were designed to store sheet music, which is often used to store magazines or books in recent years.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This early example dates to c 1810 and is of a plain stylish rectangular design with a slender mahogany frame with four divisions. Below there is a slim single drawer with original gilt brass knobs. This charming piece stands on elegantly turned slender legs with original brass castors. ( one rear castor was replaced but it is a close match to the originals.)

This Canterbury or magazine rack is in very good condition.

English, circa 1810

Height 54cm x width 51cm x depth 35.5cm

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136052
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Early 19th Century English George III Mahogany Canterbury or Magazine Rack, Circa 1810

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Archive X A dark mahogany George III Canterbury featuring slatted vertical partitions, a lower single drawer with brass ring handles, and turned legs resting on brass castors. View X
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Archive XII A dark mahogany George III Canterbury featuring slatted vertical partitions, a lower single drawer with brass ring handles, and turned legs resting on brass castors. View XII
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A dark mahogany George III Canterbury featuring slatted vertical partitions, a lower single drawer with brass ring handles, and turned legs resting on brass castors.
Early 19th century English George III mahogany Canterbury or magazine rack, circa 1810
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A dark mahogany George III Canterbury featuring slatted vertical partitions, a lower single drawer with brass ring handles, and turned legs resting on brass castors.
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A Canterbury is a portable slatted wooden rack with vertical divisions, originally designed in late 18th-century England to hold sheet music or bound music volumes.

Georgian Canterburys were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or rosewood, incorporating hand-dovetailed drawers, turned legs, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, turned timber legs with fitted brass castors, and natural age-related wear along the interior divisions.

In contemporary settings, a Canterbury functions effectively as a side table or storage rack beside a sofa or armchair to store periodicals, books, or art prints.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically, ensuring the item remains away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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