Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.
This substantial piece of a Gentleman's Library furniture is beautifully made, with 16 turned and shaped baluster uprights conjoined by reeded horizontal cross-members, and with a central slat division.
29ins wide; 21ins wide; 21ins high (to top of finials). (73.5 x 47 x 47cms)
It is likely that the purpose of this rare folio canterbury was to hold large illustrative or folio books ~ sometimes with folders of collections containing various prints and watercolours.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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A Rare Library Folio Canterbury by Gillows
