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C19th Victorian Inlaid Burr-walnut Canterbury of Substantial Proportions.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,574     $2,794
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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C19th Victorian Inlaid Burr-walnut Canterbury of Substantial Proportions.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

C19th Victorian inlaid burr-walnut canterbury of substantial proportions.

Shaped arch-top outer panels , the corners with outstepped turned columns with bulbous finial tops .

Inlaid with box-wood ivy style marquetry inlay .Fitted with a single drawer, standing on turned legs with brass and porcelain castors.

Good rich patina and well-figured veneers.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

W 23"

H 23"

D 17".

England c.1850.

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 02471414
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Burr walnut veneers with boxwood foliate inlay: cabinet work from the mid-Victorian period.
Turned baluster corner columns with bulbous finials: standard decorative turning of the era.
White ceramic wheel castors in brass sockets: English fittings common from the 1850s onward.
Mellow surface patina and light wear to exposed edges: consistent with original handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.4201cm (23.00")
Width
58.4201cm (23.00")
Depth
43.1801cm (17.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA210202
Dealers Internal Reference
ML98
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
C19th Victorian inlaid burr-walnut canterbury of substantial proportions.

Shaped arch-top outer panels , the corners with outstepped turned columns with bulbous finial tops .

Inlaid with box-wood ivy style marquetry inlay .Fitted with a single drawer, standing on turned legs with brass and porcelain castors.

Good rich patina and well-figured veneers.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

W 23"

H 23"

D 17".

England c.1850.

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 02471414
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Burr walnut veneers with boxwood foliate inlay: cabinet work from the mid-Victorian period.
Turned baluster corner columns with bulbous finials: standard decorative turning of the era.
White ceramic wheel castors in brass sockets: English fittings common from the 1850s onward.
Mellow surface patina and light wear to exposed edges: consistent with original handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
58.4201cm (23.00")
Width
58.4201cm (23.00")
Depth
43.1801cm (17.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA210202
Dealers Internal Ref
ML98
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut music canterbury featuring intricate wood inlay, open vertical dividers, turned side columns, a lower drawer, and ceramic castors.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut music canterbury featuring intricate wood inlay, open vertical dividers, turned side columns, a lower drawer, and ceramic castors.

C19th Victorian Inlaid Burr-walnut Canterbury of Substantial Proportions.

Archive II A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut music canterbury featuring intricate wood inlay, open vertical dividers, turned side columns, a lower drawer, and ceramic castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut music canterbury featuring intricate wood inlay, open vertical dividers, turned side columns, a lower drawer, and ceramic castors. View III
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,602
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut music canterbury featuring intricate wood inlay, open vertical dividers, turned side columns, a lower drawer, and ceramic castors.
C19th Victorian inlaid burr-walnut canterbury of substantial proportions.
Ref: SA210202
A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut music canterbury featuring intricate wood inlay, open vertical dividers, turned side columns, a lower drawer, and ceramic castors.
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  • ObjectCanterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Wood Inlay, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Floral wood inlay, Turned columns and finials, Base drawer with knob handles
  • SizeH 58.4201 cm (23 in) x W 58.4201 cm (23 in) x D 43.1801 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian canterbury of substantial proportions consists of a warm brown burr-walnut music stand with well-figured veneers and a good rich patina. The piece displays shaped arch-top outer panels decorated with box-wood ivy style marquetry inlay, outstepped turned columns with bulbous finial tops at the corners, and an open top section with vertical dividers. A single base drawer is fitted with small round knob handles, and the entire unit stands on short turned legs with porcelain castors. Measuring 58.4201 cm wide, 58.4201 cm high, and 43.1801 cm deep, this versatile item serves well in a traditional living space placed at the end of a sofa to store sheet music, magazines, or books. The construction exhibits an English country house design aesthetic suited for everyday use in a home interior.

FAQs

Originating in England during the late eighteenth century, the canterbury was named after the Archbishop of Canterbury, who commissioned the initial design. It was created as a mobile, partitioned furniture piece designed to store bound sheet music, folios, and loose papers near instruments such as pianos.

Victorian examples frequently utilised figured burr walnut veneers over solid hardwood frames, enriched with delicate marquetry or floral inlay. Construction features usually included hand-cut dovetail joints on lower drawers, turned corner columns, and brass or ceramic castors for mobility.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display natural age-related oxidisation in the drawer linings, hand-carved turned details, and original ceramic or brass castors attached with iron screws. Look for natural grain variation in burr walnut veneers alongside hand-cut joinery.

In modern interiors, a canterbury functions as an ideal side table beside a sofa or armchair, serving as storage for contemporary magazines, art books, or tablets while adding warmth and historical depth through its decorative wood grain.

Burr walnut requires placement away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lift or fading. Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and occasional application of high-grade beeswax will preserve the natural patina and protect the wood finish.
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