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William IV Mahogany Canterbury
Philip Hunt Antiques
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William IV Mahogany Canterbury

19th century
Description

William IV Mahogany Canterbury.

This Canterbury Features 1 Mahogany Lined Drawer.

Having Shaped and Turned Divisions for ones Magazines and Newspapers.

Featuring Ring Turned Columns and Feet with Original Brass castors.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 21" (53cm)

Width 20" (51cm)

Depth 13" (33cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Canterbury to the 19th Century.

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SA870665
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LP70-5
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Description
William IV Mahogany Canterbury.

This Canterbury Features 1 Mahogany Lined Drawer.

Having Shaped and Turned Divisions for ones Magazines and Newspapers.

Featuring Ring Turned Columns and Feet with Original Brass castors.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 21" (53cm)

Width 20" (51cm)

Depth 13" (33cm)

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Canterbury to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA870665
Dealers Internal Ref
LP70-5
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A William IV mahogany canterbury featuring four open compartments with turned spindles, a lower base drawer, and turned legs on brass castors.
William IV Mahogany Canterbury
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A William IV mahogany canterbury featuring four open compartments with turned spindles, a lower base drawer, and turned legs on brass castors.
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A canterbury is a specialised piece of 19th-century portable furniture featuring vertical compartments designed to hold sheet music, bound music books, or periodicals. Originating in England during the late 18th century, these stands often include a small drawer in the base and rest on castors for easy mobility.

William IV canterburys were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, valued for their deep grain and durability. Hand-turned spindles, dovetail-jointed softwood or mahogany drawer linings, and original brass castors are key components of their construction.

Authentic William IV pieces from the 1830s feature bolder, heavier proportions than earlier Regency examples. Look for turned column supports, reeded or turned legs, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass castors, and natural age patina on the timber surfaces.

A canterbury serves as a versatile side accent in contemporary living rooms, study spaces, or reading nooks. Placed beside a sofa or armchair, it functions well as a holder for modern magazines, art books, or oversized coffee table volumes.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth along the direction of the wood grain. Protect the surface from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or fading, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original finish.
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