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Quality Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Canterbury
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Quality Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Canterbury

19th century
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Quality antique Victorian figured walnut Canterbury having the impressive original turned finales above three sections with fantastic quality turned solid walnut supports a single drawer with original turned walnut knobs and raised on turned feet with original porcelain castors.

In very pleasing original condition with an exceptional colour.

H 57cm

W 58.5cm

D 42.5cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Canterbury Stand to the 1860s.

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SA1235965
Dealers Internal Reference
046C
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Description
Quality antique Victorian figured walnut Canterbury having the impressive original turned finales above three sections with fantastic quality turned solid walnut supports a single drawer with original turned walnut knobs and raised on turned feet with original porcelain castors.

In very pleasing original condition with an exceptional colour.

H 57cm

W 58.5cm

D 42.5cm

Date 1860

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Canterbury Stand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235965
Dealers Internal Ref
046C
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors.

Quality Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Canterbury

Archive II A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View IX
Archive X A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View X
Archive XI A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors. View XIII
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A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors.
Quality Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Canterbury
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A Victorian figured walnut Canterbury featuring multiple vertical turned spindles, corner finials, a lower base drawer with two knobs, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCanterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFigured Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Corner finials, Base drawer, Brass castors
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 42.5 cm (17 in)

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Originating in late 18th-century England, a Canterbury is a low, compartmentalised piece of furniture designed to store sheet music, periodicals, or manuscripts. Named allegedly after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the initial design, these stands became staple functional decorative pieces throughout the Regency and Victorian eras.

Victorian Canterburys were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as figured walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. Construction features typically include hand-turned wooden spindles, finials, dovetailed base drawers for additional storage, and brass or ceramic castors for mobility.

Authentic Victorian examples often display hand-cut dovetails on the lower drawer, period brass castors with original screw fittings, and natural patination on the turned wooden spindles. The underside and interior drawer linings frequently feature hand-planed secondary timbers such as pine or oak.

In a contemporary home, a Canterbury functions effectively as a magazine or newspaper holder positioned beside an armchair or sofa. It can also be utilised in a home office or reception area for organising large coffee table books or vinyl records.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent walnut veneers from shrinking or fading. Regularly dust the turned spindles with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the timber finish.
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