Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Summary:
· Item: Canterbury
· Circa: 1830
· Period: George IV / Regency
· Provenance: England, UK
· Wood: Solid Mahogany
· Concave shaped top rails
· Slatted uprights & square corner supports
· Simple, straight panel supports
· Three compartments
· Hand-dovetailed mahogany lined drawer
· Scribe moulded drawer front
· Original floral brass knob to drawer
· Original ring turned baluster legs
· Original brass collars & castors
· Small proportions
· Stunning quality
· Original polish & patination
· Excellent original condition
· Solid in joint
· Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
· Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Georgian Regency solid mahogany Canterbury, with small proportions, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. The Canterbury comprises an outer frame with simple straight supports at each corner. The Canterbury is divided into three compartments, by four 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 scribe moulded drawer, which retains the original floral carved brass knob and is mahogany lined, constructed with hand dovetailing. The Canterbury is raised on baluster shaped ring turned reeded legs which stands on brass castor collars and wheels. The Canterbury has been constructed from the finest mahogany timbers.
Dimensions:
Height = 49.8cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
Width = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Depth = 32.2cm or 12¾”
Partition Height (highest) = 24.3cm or 9½”
Partition Height (lowest) = 21.4cm or 8½”
Partition Gaps (front & rear) = 8.8cm or 3?
Partition Gaps (Centre) = 7.5cm or 3”
Condition Report:
This Canterbury magazine rack is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The Canterbury has a fantastic colour and patination; having been cleaned and professionally French polished by hand in our workshop. The panels are complete, with no missing sections or brakes. The drawer retains the original floral carved brass knob and original mahogany drawer linings, displaying fine hand dovetailing and stands on lovely reeded turned feet and brass castors. 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 (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. 61159
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Small Antique English Georgian Regency Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack Tidy (Circa 1830)
