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Mahogany George IV Style Canterbury
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Mahogany George IV Style Canterbury

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Y Not Antiques
Description

Mahogany George IV style canterbury with lyle carved sides on bracket feet.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 22.5 x 13 x 20

cm 57 x 33 x 51

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Y Not Antiques has dated this Mahogany George IV Canterbury to the 1910s.

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Description
Mahogany George IV style canterbury with lyle carved sides on bracket feet.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 22.5 x 13 x 20

cm 57 x 33 x 51

Date of Manufacture

Y Not Antiques has dated this Mahogany George IV Canterbury to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA149448
Y Not Antiques
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A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole.
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Archive I A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole.

Mahogany George IV Style Canterbury

Archive II A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole. View II
Archive III A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole. View III
Archive IV A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole. View IV
Archive V A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole. View V
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Y Not Antiques
Telephone 07976 530 596
Location
Y-Not House
Campden Road
Clifford Chambers
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 8LW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ynot
Verified Since Nov 2009
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Y Not Antiques
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A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole.
Mahogany George IV style canterbury
Ref: SA149448
A George IV style mahogany music canterbury featuring a central carved lyre motif, slatted divisions, and an integrated top handhole.
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  • ObjectCanterburys
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved lyre centrepiece, Integrated carrying handle, Vertical slatted dividers, Turned corner supports

This George IV style mahogany canterbury brings traditional character to a gentleman's library or acts as a neat storage piece beside a sofa. The dark brown timber glows with a rich finish, showing structured vertical slatted dividers within the interior and bracket feet supporting the base. A central carved lyre motif dominates the front elevation, complemented by turned corner supports and a top rail featuring an integrated carrying handle. The sturdy construction provides practical storage for sheet music, magazines, or periodicals in a living space or study. The structure measures 57 x 33 x 51 cm, offering a compact footprint that fits easily into traditional or transitional interiors. The dark wood grain and classic silhouette integrate smoothly with existing antique furniture arrangements while providing daily functionality for contemporary homes.

FAQs

The canterbury was introduced in late 18th-century England, reportedly commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was designed as a partitioned wooden stand to hold bound sheet music and manuscripts near a piano.

Pieces from the George IV era were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or rosewood, often featuring fine timber veneers, brass castors, and turned wood spindles.

George IV period furniture often features neoclassical motifs such as carved lyres, acanthus leaves, reeded legs, and warm, rich mahogany finishes with hand-cut dovetail joinery.

A traditional canterbury functions effectively in modern interiors as a magazine holder, artwork display rack, or bedside storage for books next to seating.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve the finish.
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