Late C18th George III Sheraton period mahogany canterbury.
Elegant dished-top or ''boat-shaped'' 4-division canterbury of classically simple restrained design and neat scale, to the designs of Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806).
Raised on tall tapering square-section supports fitted with brass box castors (one an old matched replacement). Fitted with a single mahogany-lined , ''cock-beaded'' drawer with original cast-brass circular knob. The corner uprights of the frame each with a gently chamfered and shaped top and forming rounded corners.
The square-section divisions and slats forming compartments originally designed for holding sheet-music , now providing useful storage for newspapers and magazines.
In excellent original condition , with no damage ,splits or repairs.
Rich , dark original colour and patina.
H 19''
W 18''
D 12''
England c.1790
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Internal Reference: ML 1701
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA445307
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 49cm (19.3inches)Width is 46cm (18.1inches)Depth is 30cm (11.8inches)
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