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Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury
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Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A superb example of a Regency period rosewood Canterbury, offered in showroom condition and of unusually large proportions.

Crafted from richly figured rosewood, the piece displays a deep, lustrous polish that enhances the natural beauty of the timber.

The upper section is fitted with six finely shaped dividers, providing ample space for the organised storage of sheet music, magazines, or papers. Below sits a single cockbeaded drawer with turned rosewood knobs, smoothly operating and finely detailed.

The Canterbury stands on elegant ring-turned legs, each terminating in the brass cup castors, allowing it to move with ease.

The quality of this piece is exceptional—its scale, condition, and craftsmanship make it a particularly striking example. This is as good as they come: an unusually large and beautifully polished Regency Canterbury, ready to take pride of place in any home or collection.

W 60.5cm (24")

D 52.5cm (20.5")

H 53cm (21")

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Regency Rosewood Canterbury to the Regency era.

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SA1162834
Dealers Internal Reference
YNE250829A
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Description
A superb example of a Regency period rosewood Canterbury, offered in showroom condition and of unusually large proportions.
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Crafted from richly figured rosewood, the piece displays a deep, lustrous polish that enhances the natural beauty of the timber.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
fig 1. Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury

The upper section is fitted with six finely shaped dividers, providing ample space for the organised storage of sheet music, magazines, or papers. Below sits a single cockbeaded drawer with turned rosewood knobs, smoothly operating and finely detailed.

fig 2. A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
fig 2. Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury

The Canterbury stands on elegant ring-turned legs, each terminating in the brass cup castors, allowing it to move with ease.

The quality of this piece is exceptional—its scale, condition, and craftsmanship make it a particularly striking example. This is as good as they come: an unusually large and beautifully polished Regency Canterbury, ready to take pride of place in any home or collection.

W 60.5cm (24")

D 52.5cm (20.5")

H 53cm (21")

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Regency Rosewood Canterbury to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162834
Dealers Internal Ref
YNE250829A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
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Archive I A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors.

Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury

Archive II A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View IX
Archive X A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors. View X
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Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury
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A Regency dark rosewood Canterbury music rack featuring concave slatted dividers, turned corner posts with finials, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
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A Canterbury is a mobile piece of accent furniture featuring vertical partitions originally designed to hold sheet music or bound music volumes during the late 18th and 19th centuries. Named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the first design, these pieces evolved to serve as magazine or document racks in formal living spaces.

Regency Canterburys were predominantly crafted from fine hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany, often featuring hand-turned corner posts, slatted dividers, and base drawers with dovetail joinery. Brass castors and turned wooden handles were standard hardware components of the period.

Authentic Regency pieces feature rich, dark grain patterns characteristic of Brazilian rosewood, along with original period brass castors and hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer. Look for signs of historic hand-planing on unseen wooden surfaces and genuine age-related wear around the drawer pulls.

In contemporary interiors, a rosewood Canterbury functions seamlessly beside a lounge chair or sofa as a storage rack for art books, periodicals, or vinyl records. Its compact footprint and distinct silhouette make it a versatile accent piece for reading nooks or home libraries.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent drying, fading, or veneer checking. Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and maintain its original patina.
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