Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured Walnut
• Item: Canterbury
• 4 stunning pierced fretwork scroll panels
• 3 partitions
• Bobbin turned panel supports
• Single mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawer
• Satinwood inlay drawer front
• Original turned drawer knobs
• Original baluster turned legs
• Original brass & ceramic mug castors
• Original polish & patination
• Good condition
• Completely original
• Solid in joint
• Very pretty design
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a fine quality antique Victorian English carved figured walnut Canterbury, circa 1860, in good original condition. The Canterbury boasts four stunning solid walnut pierced fretwork scroll shaped panels, supported by elegant turned bobbin horizontal spindles, providing three partitions, which are ideal for storing magazine, newspapers or music sheets. Below, sits a figured walnut frieze drawer, incorporating the original turned knobs and satinwood stringing. The drawer linings and bottom are constructed of solid mahogany with a hand-dovetailed construction. The drawer also retains the original working lock (with a working key) and escutcheon. The Canterbury stands on its four original baluster turned legs, which incorporate the original brass sockets and original ceramic mug castors.
The Canterbury features a gorgeous mellow burr walnut brown colour. As it boasts the original polish,it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Dimensions:
Height = 53.2cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Width = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Partition Gaps = 11cm or 4?”
Condition Report:
This item is in good original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this colour and patination cannot be re-created through re-polishing. The pierced fretwork panels are complete, with no missing sections and are solid in joint. The drawer is hand dovetailed and mahogany lined (sign of quality) and boasts its original turned knobs. The drawer closes flush to the frame. The drawer knobs and brass castors sockets and ceramic castors are also all original. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Victorian Carved Figured Walnut Canterbury Magazine Rack (Circa 1860)
