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George III Mahogany Canterbury
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George III Mahogany Canterbury

19th century
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Circa 1800, George III mahogany canterbury. With ring turned supports and the corners capped by roundels, the three section canterbury has vertical slat divisions. This is above a cedar-lined, full-length drawer with a finely turned knob and is supported on neat turned feet with original brass caps and castors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA611892
Dealers Internal Reference
0343
Description
Circa 1800, George III mahogany canterbury.
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With ring turned supports and the corners capped by roundels, the three section canterbury has vertical slat divisions.
Georgian Antiques

This is above a cedar-lined, full-length drawer with a finely turned knob and is supported on neat turned feet with original brass caps and castors.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA611892
Dealers Internal Ref
0343
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Archive I A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors.

George III Mahogany Canterbury

Archive II A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors. View VI
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A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors.
George III Mahogany Canterbury
Ref: SA611892
A George III mahogany Canterbury featuring vertical slatted partitions, turned corner posts, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectCanterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlatted dividers, Turned corner posts, Single base drawer, Brass castors
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This George III mahogany Canterbury dates from around 1800 and embodies the refined practicality of classic English country house furniture. The piece is fashioned from dark brown timber with a rich polished grain, featuring vertical slatted partitions and ring-turned corner posts topped with small roundels. Below the divided upper section sits a full-length drawer fitted with a finely turned wooden pull knob. The structure stands on neat turned feet equipped with original brass caps and functional castors for easy mobility. Measuring 46 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, this compact item fits neatly into various living spaces. Placed beside an armchair or at the end of a sofa, the Canterbury provides an organised repository for magazines, newspapers, or periodicals while adding traditional character and warmth to a sitting room, study, or library interior.

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Originally designed in the late 18th century, a Canterbury is a low wooden stand featuring vertical slatted divisions used to store sheet music, named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who reportedly commissioned the first piece.

George III Canterburys were primarily crafted from solid mahogany or rosewood, featuring dovetailed base drawers, turned support posts, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic Georgian pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the base drawer, original brass cup castors, turned upright posts with smooth wear, and authentic hand-planed timber surfaces.

An antique Canterbury functions effectively in contemporary interiors as a magazine holder, record rack, or book storage unit positioned beside an armchair or sofa.

Dust regularly with a soft cotton cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to protect the mahogany finish while avoiding direct heat sources.
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