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A Rare Regency Period Double Size Rosewood Canterbury
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A Rare Regency Period Double Size Rosewood Canterbury

19th century
Description

A rare and elegant Regency period double size rosewood canterbury with two charming drawers in its base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Double Canterbury to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA902909
Dealers Internal Reference
NH000101
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Description
A rare and elegant Regency period double size rosewood canterbury with two charming drawers in its base.
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Double Canterbury to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA902909
Dealers Internal Ref
NH000101
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs.
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Archive I An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs.

A Rare Regency Period Double Size Rosewood Canterbury

Archive II An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs. View II
Archive III An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs. View III
Archive IV An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs. View IV
Archive V An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs. View V
Archive VI An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs. View VIII
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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
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Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Beech and Springs Antiques
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An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs.
A Rare Regency Period Double Size Rosewood Canterbury
Ref: SA902909
An antique Regency period dark rosewood double Canterbury featuring divided upper bays, turned corner posts with finials, two base drawers, and turned legs.
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  • ObjectCanterbury
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned finials, Slatted partitions, Brass drawer knobs, Turned legs
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

A Regency period double size rosewood canterbury offers practical storage with period character. The dark brown timber shows rich grain and warm tones across the structured form. Slatted partitions create divided upper bays designed to hold periodicals or books, while turned corner posts rise to decorative finials. Two small drawers sit within the base, each fitted with a round brass knob, adding functional detail to the lower section. Turned legs support the structure, finishing in simple circular feet. Measuring 60 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, the piece provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a modest footprint. Traditional craftsmanship defines the style, fitting well into formal reception spaces or studies. Placed at the end of a sofa or beside a reading chair, the canterbury holds daily reading materials close at hand. The open slatted design keeps items organised and visible, while the enclosed base drawers secure smaller household items. The warm rosewood surface complements traditional interiors and blends effortlessly with period or transitional furnishings in a contemporary home.

FAQs

Originating in late 18th-century England and named after the Archbishop of Canterbury, this low wooden stand was designed specifically to hold bound sheet music and folios. Features typically include vertical slatted partitions above small base drawers for storing music accessories.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency era predominantly used high-grade rosewood or mahogany for constructing Canterburys. Drawer boxes feature hand-cut dovetail joints, complemented by turned wooden finials and solid brass fittings.

Authentic Regency pieces display hand-carved corner finials, slender turned legs, and drawer construction showing period joinery techniques. The natural oxidisation and patination of the rosewood or mahogany further verify early 19th-century origin.

Modern interiors often repurpose these historical music racks to store oversized art books, magazines, or vinyl records. Placed beside a sofa or desk, a Canterbury serves as both functional storage and an architectural accent.

Rosewood should be kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid timber shrinkage or surface fading. Regular dusting with a dry cloth and seasonal application of natural beeswax polish will protect the timber finish.
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