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Antique Stunning Quality Georgian Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Dwarf Bookcase Canterbury of Graduated Book Shelves. C.1820.
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Antique Stunning Quality Georgian Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Dwarf Bookcase Canterbury of Graduated Book Shelves. C.1820.

19th century
For Sale by CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £4950. NOW £2500.FREE DELIVERY

A superb quality 19th century regency mahogany water fall Canterbury whatnot. This superior quality Georgian George geo III small narrow set of graduated open bookshelves has a wonderful original colour with a turned galley to the top shelf enclosed by c - shaped scrolls beneath which is a Canterbury divided by s - scrolls and having a sliding drawer. The whole is raised on turned legs and original brass swivel castors. This piece of English furniture is in excellent condition. Circa 1820. Measures 24”w x 14”d x 56”h.

Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Regency era.

Independent Date Guide ID 03809338
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer: traditional bench joinery before machine cutting.
Turned spindle gallery and side rails: delicate early nineteenth-century work.
S-scroll shelf supports and Canterbury dividers: fashionable Regency shaping.
Brass cup castors on turned legs: period fittings with natural wear.

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
142.2403cm (56.00")
Width
60.9601cm (24.00")
Depth
35.5601cm (14.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA401334
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £4950. NOW £2500.FREE DELIVERY

A superb quality 19th century regency mahogany water fall Canterbury whatnot. This superior quality Georgian George geo III small narrow set of graduated open bookshelves has a wonderful original colour with a turned galley to the top shelf enclosed by c - shaped scrolls beneath which is a Canterbury divided by s - scrolls and having a sliding drawer. The whole is raised on turned legs and original brass swivel castors. This piece of English furniture is in excellent condition. Circa 1820. Measures 24”w x 14”d x 56”h.

Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 03809338
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer: traditional bench joinery before machine cutting.
Turned spindle gallery and side rails: delicate early nineteenth-century work.
S-scroll shelf supports and Canterbury dividers: fashionable Regency shaping.
Brass cup castors on turned legs: period fittings with natural wear.

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
142.2403cm (56.00")
Width
60.9601cm (24.00")
Depth
35.5601cm (14.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA401334
CJ Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors.

Antique Stunning Quality Georgian Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Dwarf Bookcase Canterbury of Graduated Book Shelves. C.1820.

Archive II A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors.
Archive V A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors. View IX
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A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors.
Antique stunning quality Georgian Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase Canterbury of graduated book shelves. C.1820.
Ref: SA401334
A Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase featuring graduated shelves, S-scroll side supports, a lower canterbury section with dividers, a base drawer, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGraduated shelves, S-scroll supports, turned spindles, brass castors
  • SizeH 142.2403 cm (56 in) x W 60.9601 cm (24 in) x D 35.5601 cm (14 in)

This Regency mahogany waterfall open dwarf bookcase Canterbury stands 142.24 cm high, 60.9601 cm wide, and 35.5601 cm deep. The dark brown timber shows a rich original finish with graduated open bookshelves, a turned gallery rail along the top shelf, and c-scroll side supports. Two small figures stand on the second shelf alongside a decorative book block and several volumes with blue, red, and brown spines. Below the upper shelves, a canterbury section features partitions divided by s-scrolls, fronted by turned spindles and backed by additional books. A lower sliding drawer includes two small round wooden pull handles. The entire assembly rests upon turned legs terminating in original brass swivel castors, accented by small bird finials mounted atop the topmost shelf. Suitable for a study, living room, or hallway, this piece serves for book storage and display in a contemporary home.

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A Regency waterfall bookcase is characterised by open shelves that recede in depth from bottom to top, creating a cascading profile. Popular in early 19th-century England, these pieces often incorporate turned elements, side scroll supports, and lower storage compartments such as drawers or canterbury slots.

Craftsmen predominantly used solid mahogany, rosewood, and flame mahogany veneers. Secondary woods like pine or oak were used for drawer linings, while brass was standard for handles, galleries, and castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on drawer joints, natural patina, uneven wear on wooden surfaces, and original brass castors or fittings with natural oxidisation.

These compact units function well in hallways, living rooms, or home offices. The graduated top shelves can accommodate hardback books and decorative objects, while lower sections organise periodicals or larger volumes.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Avoid placing the piece in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage and veneer lifting.
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