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Victorian Mahogany Canterbury

19th century
Sold 22 August 2024 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good quality Victorian mahogany canterbury with 5 carved and pierced partitions. The turned legs with original brass castors. Single drawer with turned knob and ash linings. Very minor old repair to 2nd partition. Good patina.

Width 20" .. 51cm

Height 20" .. 51cm

Depth 15.75" .. 40cm

Free delivery to Mainland U.K.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury to the 1860s.

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SA697582
Dealers Internal Reference
19573
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Description
A good quality Victorian mahogany canterbury with 5 carved and pierced partitions. The turned legs with original brass castors. Single drawer with turned knob and ash linings. Very minor old repair to 2nd partition. Good patina.

Width 20" .. 51cm

Height 20" .. 51cm

Depth 15.75" .. 40cm

Free delivery to Mainland U.K.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA697582
Dealers Internal Ref
19573
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slat dividers above a lower drawer, supported by turned legs and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Canterbury

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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slat dividers above a lower drawer, supported by turned legs and brass castors.
Victorian mahogany canterbury
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A Victorian mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slat dividers above a lower drawer, supported by turned legs and brass castors.
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  • ObjectCanterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Partitioned slats, Brass castors, Scrolled cresting
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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The canterbury originated in late 18th-century England as a small stand designed to hold sheet music, folios, and later periodicals, taking its name from the Archbishop of Canterbury who reportedly commissioned the first design.

They are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, featuring joined partition slats, turned legs, and frequently incorporating brass castors for mobility.

Authenticity is determined by examining joint construction methods, timber grain oxidation, hand-turned elements, and appropriate wear consistent with nineteenth-century hand-tool manufacturing.

Positioned alongside a sofa or armchair, it functions practically as a magazine rack or record holder while adding historical warmth and architectural texture to a modern room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the polished surface.
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