Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
• Item: Canterbury
• Circa: 1830
• Period: George IV / Regency
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Concave shaped top rails
• Slatted uprights & corner supports
• Simple, straight panel supports
• Four compartments
• Mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawer
• Original working lock & key
• Old replacement brass handles & escutcheons to drawer
• Original turned feet
• Original brass collars & castors
• Small proportions
• Stunning quality
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent original condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English George IV Regency solid mahogany Canterbury, with small proportions, circa 1830, in excellent condition. The Canterbury comprises an outer frame with simple straight supports at each corner. The Canterbury is divided into four compartments, by five rows of simple, straight supports, each row topped with a curved horizontal bar. The compartments are ideal for storing magazines, newspapers or music sheets. Below is a drawer, which features old replacement brass knobs and is mahogany lined, constructed with hand dovetailing. The drawer also retains its original working lock, with working key. The Canterbury is raised on its original turned legs which retain the original brass castor collars and wheels. The Canterbury has been constructed from the finest mahogany timbers.
Dimensions:
Height = 56.4cm or 22¼” or 1ft 10¼”
Width = 55.9cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Depth = 36.7cm or 14½” or 1ft 2½”
Partition Height (highest) = 26.3cm or 10”
Partition Height (lowest) = 25.2cm or 9”
Partition Gaps = 7.5cm or 3”
Condition Report:
This Canterbury magazine rack is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. It has a fantastic colour and patination; having been professionally French polished by hand in our workshop. The panels are complete, with no missing sections or brakes. The drawer features old replacement (likely Victorian or Edwardian) brass backplates and circular handles. The drawer retains the original working lock, with working key and is mahogany lined, displaying fine hand dovetailing. The feet and brass castors are all original. The Canterbury has been constructed from the finest materials. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. 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 is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 45487
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Small Antique English Georgian Regency Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack Tidy (Circa 1830)
