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An Early 19th-century Rosewood Canterbury, Carved Prince of Wales Feathers
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An Early 19th-century Rosewood Canterbury, Carved Prince of Wales Feathers

19th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

An early 19th-century Georgian rosewood canterbury with carved Prince of Wales feathers and having a single frieze drawer to the front. Finished on turned tapering legs with brass castors.

Overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear. We have noted a couple of historic repairs to the front and rear dividers where they have split in the past, but this does not detract from the overall look of this wonderfully decorative example.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Music Canterbury to the 19th Century.

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SA1174106
Dealers Internal Reference
595
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Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

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An early 19th-century Georgian rosewood canterbury with carved Prince of Wales feathers and having a single frieze drawer to the front. Finished on turned tapering legs with brass castors.

Overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear.

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We have noted a couple of historic repairs to the front and rear dividers where they have split in the past, but this does not detract from the overall look of this wonderfully decorative example.
M Cross Antiques
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Music Canterbury to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174106
Dealers Internal Ref
595
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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An early 19th-century carved rosewood Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions decorated with Prince of Wales feathers above a single base drawer with turned legs and brass castors.
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Archive I An early 19th-century carved rosewood Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions decorated with Prince of Wales feathers above a single base drawer with turned legs and brass castors.

An Early 19th-century Rosewood Canterbury, Carved Prince of Wales Feathers

Archive II An early 19th-century carved rosewood Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions decorated with Prince of Wales feathers above a single base drawer with turned legs and brass castors. View II
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Archive IV An early 19th-century carved rosewood Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions decorated with Prince of Wales feathers above a single base drawer with turned legs and brass castors. View IV
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An early 19th-century carved rosewood Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions decorated with Prince of Wales feathers above a single base drawer with turned legs and brass castors.
An Early 19th-Century Rosewood Canterbury, Carved Prince of Wales Feathers
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An early 19th-century carved rosewood Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions decorated with Prince of Wales feathers above a single base drawer with turned legs and brass castors.
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  • ObjectMagazine Racks & Canterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPrince of Wales feathers, Turned legs, Brass castors, Base drawer
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This early 19th-century Regency canterbury is made of dark brown rosewood with visible grain and stands 48 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 36 cm deep. The piece holds magazines and books within vertical slatted partitions centred on a carved Prince of Wales feathers motif, resting above a single base frieze drawer fitted with two round turned wooden pull handles and accented by fine mouldings. The structure is supported on short turned tapering legs terminating in brass castors with small wheels. Overall condition is very good, showing age-related wear and tear along with historic repairs to the front and rear dividers where they have split. Placed in a living room, it sits neatly at the end of a sofa to keep reading materials tidy and accessible.

FAQs

Introduced in the late 18th century, a Canterbury is a low stand with vertical partitions designed to store sheet music, named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the initial design.

Early 19th-century examples were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, featuring slatted divisions, integrated base drawers, turned legs, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period brass castors, and accurate timber wear patterns consistent with early 19th-century cabinetmaking techniques.

While historically used for sheet music, an antique Canterbury functions effectively in modern interiors alongside a sofa or armchair as a refined holder for magazines, art books, or oversized publications.

Maintain the piece by dusting with a soft cloth, applying high-grade beeswax polish sparingly, keeping it away from direct sunlight, and ensuring brass castors remain clear of debris.
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