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Early C19th Late George III Period Mahogany Canterbury or Magazine Rack .
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M Lees and Sons

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Early C19th Late George III Period Mahogany Canterbury or Magazine Rack .

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C19th late George III period mahogany canterbury or magazine rack .

Elegant late Georgian period mahogany canterbury of restrained design . The ‘dished’ or boat-shaped top with 3 open divided sections with both lateral and vertical slats.

The base fitted with a single full-width drawer with ebony-strung detail edges and fitted with cast-brass handle knob pulls .

Raised on tapering square-section supports fitted with original brass box socket castors and brass wheels .

In excellent original condition, providing practical storage together with classic Georgian elegance of simple sophisticated design.

Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

H 21”

W 22”

D 14”

England c.1810

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 06012182
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Square brass socket castors: early nineteenth-century pattern made for tapered square legs.
Ebony line stringing on drawer front: typical late Georgian cabinetmaker's detail.
Dished dividing rails mortised into uprights: sound early hand joinery.
Moulded concentric brass knobs: fitting the early 19th-century date.
Natural darkening and mellow patina: decades of handling across the mahogany frame.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA716026
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 207
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Early C19th late George III period mahogany canterbury or magazine rack .

Elegant late Georgian period mahogany canterbury of restrained design . The ‘dished’ or boat-shaped top with 3 open divided sections with both lateral and vertical slats.

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The base fitted with a single full-width drawer with ebony-strung detail edges and fitted with cast-brass handle knob pulls.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A late George III mahogany canterbury featuring slatted dividers, a concave top crest rail, a single base drawer with brass knobs, and square legs ending in brass castors.
fig 1. Early C19th Late George III Period Mahogany Canterbury or Magazine Rack .

Raised on tapering square-section supports fitted with original brass box socket castors and brass wheels .

In excellent original condition, providing practical storage together with classic Georgian elegance of simple sophisticated design.

Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

H 21”

W 22”

D 14”

England c.1810

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Mahogany Canterbury to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 06012182
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Square brass socket castors: early nineteenth-century pattern made for tapered square legs.
Ebony line stringing on drawer front: typical late Georgian cabinetmaker's detail.
Dished dividing rails mortised into uprights: sound early hand joinery.
Moulded concentric brass knobs: fitting the early 19th-century date.
Natural darkening and mellow patina: decades of handling across the mahogany frame.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA716026
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 207
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late George III mahogany canterbury featuring slatted dividers, a concave top crest rail, a single base drawer with brass knobs, and square legs ending in brass castors.

Early C19th Late George III Period Mahogany Canterbury or Magazine Rack .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A late George III mahogany canterbury featuring slatted dividers, a concave top crest rail, a single base drawer with brass knobs, and square legs ending in brass castors.
Early C19th late George III period mahogany canterbury or magazine rack .
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A late George III mahogany canterbury featuring slatted dividers, a concave top crest rail, a single base drawer with brass knobs, and square legs ending in brass castors.
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  • ObjectCanterburys
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsConcave top rail, Slatted partitions, Base drawer with knobs, Brass caps and castors
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This early nineteenth-century late George III period mahogany canterbury or magazine rack exemplifies restrained Georgian design in warm brown timber. The piece has a concave top rail above three open divided sections with lateral and vertical slatted partitions. Below stands a single full-width base drawer with ebony-strung detail edges, fitted with two cast-brass handle knob pulls. The framework is raised on tapering square-section supports that finish in original brass box socket castors and brass wheels. The woodwork displays clean polished surfaces following cleaning and waxing in workshops. Dimensions are 53 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. In a modern interior, this versatile storage item suits placement at the end of a sofa or beside a library armchair to hold periodicals, books, or newspapers. The compact footprint makes the furniture piece practical for a sitting room, study, or hallway while maintaining classic period character.

FAQs

A canterbury is a low, open-topped wooden rack with vertical partitions, originally created in late 18th-century England to store sheet music, named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the initial design.

Georgian canterburys were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, featuring dovetailed joinery, slatted dividers, and brass socket caps with castors.

Authentic George III examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the lower drawer, period brass handles or pulls, natural age-related patination on the timber, and original brass castors.

A mahogany canterbury functions effectively beside a lounge chair or sofa as a magazine rack, modern publication organiser, or bedside storage unit.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax twice yearly, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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