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Edwardian Mahogany Canterbury / Sheet Music Cabinet with Drawer, C.1900–1920
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Edwardian Mahogany Canterbury / Sheet Music Cabinet with Drawer, C.1900–1920

1900 - 1920
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A handsome Edwardian mahogany canterbury, dating from the early 20th century, of elegant and practical form. Traditionally designed for the storage of sheet music and folios, the piece features a divided upper section with shaped slatted divisions, including a central pierced carrying handle, all above a useful full-width drawer.

Raised on tapering legs with brass cup castors, this is an attractive and versatile piece that works equally well in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Originally intended as a music canterbury, it now lends itself perfectly to use as a magazine rack, newspaper stand, or occasional storage beside a sofa or armchair.

General age-related wear, marks, and surface scratches consistent with use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Music Canterbury to the 1900s.

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SA1215144
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C1753
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Description
A handsome Edwardian mahogany canterbury, dating from the early 20th century, of elegant and practical form. Traditionally designed for the storage of sheet music and folios, the piece features a divided upper section with shaped slatted divisions, including a central pierced carrying handle, all above a useful full-width drawer.
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Raised on tapering legs with brass cup castors, this is an attractive and versatile piece that works equally well in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

Originally intended as a music canterbury, it now lends itself perfectly to use as a magazine rack, newspaper stand, or occasional storage beside a sofa or armchair.

General age-related wear, marks, and surface scratches consistent with use.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Music Canterbury to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215144
Dealers Internal Ref
C1753
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Edwardian Mahogany Canterbury / Sheet Music Cabinet with Drawer, C.1900–1920

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An Edwardian mahogany Canterbury featuring slotted vertical divisions, a central cut-out handle, a lower drawer with two turned knobs, and square tapered legs ending in brass castors.
Edwardian Mahogany Canterbury / Sheet Music Cabinet with Drawer, c.1900–1920
Ref: SA1215144
An Edwardian mahogany Canterbury featuring slotted vertical divisions, a central cut-out handle, a lower drawer with two turned knobs, and square tapered legs ending in brass castors.
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A Canterbury is a low, multi-compartment wooden stand originally developed in late eighteenth-century Britain to hold sheet music or bound musical scores. Featuring vertical dividers and often a lower drawer, it evolved during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to store magazines, newspapers, and portfolios.

Edwardian Canterburys were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often featuring dovetail drawer joints and turned wooden drawer knobs. The upright partitions are typically framed with slender slats, and the base legs rest on brass socket castors to facilitate movement.

Authentic Edwardian examples display clean joinery, period-appropriate timber patination, and original brass hardware or castors. Look for natural wear on the base drawer runner, authentic keyholes, and subtle hand-finishing on the curved top rails and turned feet.

A Canterbury works well as an occasional side table beside an armchair or sofa, holding modern periodicals, art books, or tablets. It can also be placed near a piano or desk to provide structured storage for paper documents and reading material.

Dust mahogany regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid spray cleaners that can strip historic finishes. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year, buffing gently along the grain to preserve the wood and maintain its original patina.
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