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Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870
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Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870

19th century
Description

A very good Victorian walnut canterbury made by Edwards and Roberts of Wardour street, London with original trade label to base of drawer as follows:

Edwards & Roberts

Second Hand

Furnishing Warehouses

In modern and Antique Furniture

20 Wardour St and 7 &13 Chapel St. Oxford St, London

Very high quality and retaining original brass casters. In great condition throughout, the drawer with clean and substantial oak lining with finely dovetailed joints.

The three sections with multiple fine ring turned spindles and carved spiral supports and with original handles to drawer, carrying handles and original turned finials. Minor dings and marks, a few nibbles to the bases of the finials and along the dustboard below the drawer but not at all noticeable and entirely right for age and careful use.

Founded in 1845, Edwards and Roberts became synonymous with high quality furniture, both as cabinet makers - producing items of highest quality and using the finest timbers. In 1860 they had shops at 20 Wardour street and at 13 Chapel street. Later in 1871, their premises had expanded to include 21 Wardour Street, and in 1890 the company expands again and now occupies 148-160 Wardour Street and is using ivorine labels. The address in the paper label allow the canterbury to be accurately dated to between 1860 and 1871

Edwards & Roberts cabinet makers produced contemporary items as well as reproductions of earlier English and French pieces, favouring Georgian designs and satinwood marquetry.

By the late 19th century Edwards & Roberts was one of the leading firms of English cabinetmakers.

A really good walnut canterbury – all original - but this renowned London cabinet maker and in excellent condition making it a useful and attractive chair side store for your books and magazines.

Dimensions are:

27 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 21 inches high (all max).

The inner (usable) height of the drawer is 2 inches.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Webberley Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Canterbury to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239224
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Description
A very good Victorian walnut canterbury made by Edwards and Roberts of Wardour street, London with original trade label to base of drawer as follows:

Edwards & Roberts

Second Hand

Furnishing Warehouses

In modern and Antique Furniture

fig 1. A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.
fig 1. Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870

20 Wardour St and 7 &13 Chapel St. Oxford St, London

Very high quality and retaining original brass casters.

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In great condition throughout, the drawer with clean and substantial oak lining with finely dovetailed joints.
Webberley Antiques
fig 2. A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.
fig 2. Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870

The three sections with multiple fine ring turned spindles and carved spiral supports and with original handles to drawer, carrying handles and original turned finials. Minor dings and marks, a few nibbles to the bases of the finials and along the dustboard below the drawer but not at all noticeable and entirely right for age and careful use.

fig 3. A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.
fig 3. Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870

Founded in 1845, Edwards and Roberts became synonymous with high quality furniture, both as cabinet makers - producing items of highest quality and using the finest timbers. In 1860 they had shops at 20 Wardour street and at 13 Chapel street. Later in 1871, their premises had expanded to include 21 Wardour Street, and in 1890 the company expands again and now occupies 148-160 Wardour Street and is using ivorine labels. The address in the paper label allow the canterbury to be accurately dated to between 1860 and 1871

fig 4. A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.
fig 4. Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870

Edwards & Roberts cabinet makers produced contemporary items as well as reproductions of earlier English and French pieces, favouring Georgian designs and satinwood marquetry.

By the late 19th century Edwards & Roberts was one of the leading firms of English cabinetmakers.

fig 5. A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.
fig 5. Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870

A really good walnut canterbury – all original - but this renowned London cabinet maker and in excellent condition making it a useful and attractive chair side store for your books and magazines.

Dimensions are:

27 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 21 inches high (all max).

The inner (usable) height of the drawer is 2 inches.

Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Canterbury to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239224
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Archive I A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.

Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury C. 1870

Archive II A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors. View VI
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A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.
Edwards & Roberts Walnut Canterbury c. 1870
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A Victorian walnut Canterbury featuring vertical spindle dividers, a lower drawer base, carved side handles, and turned feet with brass castors.
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  • ObjectCanterbury
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Corner finials, Carved handles, Brass castors
  • SizeH 52.5 cm (21 in) x W 67.5 cm (27 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This 19th-century Victorian Canterbury is a gentleman's library piece constructed from warm brown walnut with brass castors. It stands 52.5 cm high, 67.5 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. The design incorporates a lower drawer base, multiple fine ring-turned spindles, carved spiral supports, original turned finials, and carved side handles. The structure rests on short turned feet mounted with the original brass castors. Minor dings, marks, and small nibbles are visible on the finial bases and dustboard. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a functional and traditional storage solution positioned neatly at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair. It functions as an organized holder for periodicals, journals, and books within a living room, study, or home library. The compact footprint fits easily into various seating arrangements while maintaining period character.

A Canterbury is a low, open-topped wooden stand featuring vertical partitions, designed in the late 18th and 19th centuries primarily to hold sheet music, bound volumes, or periodicals.

Victorian Canterburys were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, incorporating turned timber spindles, divided slots, a lower drawer, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original brass or ceramic castors, hand-turned spindle dividers, and signs of genuine age-related patination on the wood finish.

A Canterbury functions well alongside a sofa or armchair as a magazine or newspaper holder, or placed near a desk to store portfolios, vinyl records, and large illustrated books.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a clear beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the original finish.
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