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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot

19th century
Sold 21 July 2026 · London City Antiques
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Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing Canterbury whatnot having a quality pierced carved gallery top above two mahogany display shelves with a thumb moulded edge above a Canterbury base supported by six turned columns, single drawer with turned knobs standing on elegant turned legs with original castors.

A charming piece in fabulous condition boasting a very pleasing colour.

Dimensions:

Height 113 cm (44.49 in)

Width 52 cm (20.47 in)

Depth 45.7 cm (17.99 in)

Height between shelves 23.5 cm (9.25 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury Whatnot to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197723
Dealers Internal Reference
2730
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Description
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing Canterbury whatnot having a quality pierced carved gallery top above two mahogany display shelves with a thumb moulded edge above a Canterbury base supported by six turned columns, single drawer with turned knobs standing on elegant turned legs with original castors.
fig 1. A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot

A charming piece in fabulous condition boasting a very pleasing colour.

Dimensions:

Height 113 cm (44.49 in)

Width 52 cm (20.47 in)

Depth 45.7 cm (17.99 in)

Height between shelves 23.5 cm (9.25 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury Whatnot to the 1860s.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197723
Dealers Internal Ref
2730
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. SOLD21 JUL 26

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot

Archive II A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View II
Archive III A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View III
Archive IV A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View IV
Archive V A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View V
Archive VI A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View VI
Archive VII A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View VII
Archive VIII A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View VIII
Archive IX A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View IX
Archive X A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View X
Archive XI A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View XI
Archive XII A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View XII
Archive XIII A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors. View XIII
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A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot
Ref: SA1197723
A multi-tiered Victorian mahogany Canterbury whatnot featuring turned columns, sloped divisions for sheet music, an upper gallery fretwork back, and a lower drawer on castors.
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  • ObjectShelving & Display Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned columns, Fretwork gallery, Divided tier, Base drawer
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 45.7 cm (18 in)

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Originally developed in the late 18th century and refined during the Victorian era, a Canterbury was designed to hold sheet music, folios, and books, while the whatnot addition provided multi-tiered display surfaces for ornaments.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring turned columns, pierced fretwork galleries, dovetailed drawers, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic items display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, traditional French polish finishes, and cast iron or brass wheel castors.

The piece functions well as an occasional stand in a living space or study, offering practical open storage for books and magazines while introducing traditional warmth to contemporary schemes.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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