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A Fine Quality William IV Period Rosewood Canterbury Designed by J.c Louden
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A Fine Quality William IV Period Rosewood Canterbury Designed by J.c Louden

19th century
Sold 6 February 2026 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A fine quality William IV Period rosewood Canterbury designed by J.C louden. Having four divisions with finely carved laurel leaves and finials. Having a rectangular mahogany lined drawer and raised on turned and carved feet with the original brass castors. English C1835-1840. In wonderful original condition, a lovely colour and patina

Dimensions: 22" wide x 22" high x 15" deep

The J.C Louden encyclopaedia states that the four prevailing fashion styles are the Grecian, Gothic, Tudor and Louis Quatorze, all generally interpreted by adding applicable stylistic ornaments to standard forms of furniture

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Rosewood Canterbury to the 1800s.

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A fine quality William IV Period rosewood Canterbury designed by J.C louden
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A fine quality William IV Period rosewood Canterbury designed by J.C louden. Having four divisions with finely carved laurel leaves and finials.
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Having a rectangular mahogany lined drawer and raised on turned and carved feet with the original brass castors.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

English C1835-1840. In wonderful original condition, a lovely colour and patina

fig 1. A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors.
fig 1. A Fine Quality William IV Period Rosewood Canterbury Designed by J.c Louden

Dimensions: 22" wide x 22" high x 15" deep

The J.C Louden encyclopaedia states that the four prevailing fashion styles are the Grecian, Gothic, Tudor and Louis Quatorze, all generally interpreted by adding applicable stylistic ornaments to standard forms of furniture

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Rosewood Canterbury to the 1800s.

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SA1193578
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A fine quality William IV Period rosewood Canterbury designed by J.C louden
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine Quality William IV Period Rosewood Canterbury Designed by J.c Louden

Archive II A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. View II
Archive III A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors. View VIII
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors.
A fine quality William IV Period rosewood Canterbury designed by J.C louden
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A dark rosewood William IV canterbury featuring carved slatted partitions, a lower drawer with turned knobs, and short turned legs with castors.
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  • ObjectCanterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFretwork partitions, Turned legs, Lower drawer, Brass castors

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The canterbury originated in the late 18th century as a stand for sheet music and folios, reportedly named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the first design.

They are typically constructed from dense timbers such as rosewood or mahogany, featuring finely turned legs, brass castors, and intricate fretwork or carved divisions.

Authentic pieces from this era exhibit dense tropical hardwoods, hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, period-appropriate brass hardware, and characteristic robust classical revival carving.

Positioned beside a sofa or in a study, a canterbury serves as a functional holder for magazines, books, or vinyl records, adding historical depth to modern spaces.

Maintain antique rosewood by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity changes, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain.
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