Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
The divides are secured by finely turned horizontal bars. The compartments are ideal for storing magazines, newspapers or music sheets. Below is a moulded base, with a drawer below, which retains the original turned mahogany knobs and is mahogany lined, constructed with hand-dovetailed joints. 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.
The Victorian mahogany Canterbury boasts a gorgeous rich mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This Victorian mahogany Canterbury would look great in the living room, hallway or bedroom of any house and is a useful piece of furniture for storage. This item would complement any home, so don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 46.8cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
Width = 50.9cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Depth = 41.2cm or 16¼” or 1ft 4¼”
Partition Height (front & rear) = 20.8cm or 8?”
Partition Height (middle) = 20cm or 7?”
Partition Gaps = 11cm or 4?”
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian mahogany Canterbury, with carved scroll detail, circa 1850, 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 mahogany knob and original mahogany drawer linings, displaying fine hand dovetailing and stands on its original turned feet and brass castors. The Victorian mahogany Canterbury has been constructed from the finest materials. This Victorian mahogany Canterbury is solid in joint and ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £675, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
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.
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. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. 61917
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack Tidy (Circa 1850)
