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19th Century Burr Walnut Canterbury of Serpentine Form
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19th Century Burr Walnut Canterbury of Serpentine Form

19th century
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19th Century burr walnut Canterbury of serpentine form, the top having a highly decorative pierced and carved gallery with carved finials in each corner, supported on spiral carved turned columns, the middle section having three divisions which is divided by finely carved and pierced splats, having a single mahogany lined frieze drawer below with original turned wooden knobs, supported on turned feet terminating on brass cap and porcelain castors. Circa 1860.

22” x 16” x 39” high

56cms x 41cms x 99cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury to the 19th Century.

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SA944540
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3374
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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19th Century burr walnut Canterbury of serpentine form, the top having a highly decorative pierced and carved gallery with carved finials in each corner, supported on spiral carved turned columns, the middle section having three divisions which is divided by finely carved and pierced splats, having a single mahogany lined frieze drawer below with original turned wooden knobs, supported on turned feet terminating on brass cap and porcelain castors. Circa 1860.

22” x 16” x 39” high

56cms x 41cms x 99cms high

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA944540
Dealers Internal Ref
3374
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut music Canterbury featuring spiral twist support columns, pierced fretwork partitions, a serpentine lower drawer with turned wooden handles, and small brass castors.

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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut music Canterbury featuring spiral twist support columns, pierced fretwork partitions, a serpentine lower drawer with turned wooden handles, and small brass castors.
19th Century burr walnut Canterbury of serpentine form
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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut music Canterbury featuring spiral twist support columns, pierced fretwork partitions, a serpentine lower drawer with turned wooden handles, and small brass castors.
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Originating in late 18th-century England, a Canterbury is a specialized piece of mobile accent furniture designed with open partitions to hold bound music sheets or folios. Named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the initial design, these stands became popular fixtures in 19th-century Victorian drawing rooms.

19th-century examples were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often decorated with highly figured burr veneers. Construction typical of the period includes hand-cut dovetail joints on base drawers, pierced fretwork partitions, turned columns, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven oxidation patterns on the timber surfaces, hand-planed drawer interiors, and period-appropriate brass hardware or castors. Inspecting the underside often reveals natural shrinkage along wood grain lines and original tool marks consistent with historic manufacturing.

In modern living spaces, a Canterbury serves as an ideal side table for storing magazines, art books, or vinyl records. Its compact proportions allow placement alongside armchairs, sofas, or within narrow hallway nooks to add architectural detail.

Preserve walnut furniture by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice per year along the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or premature fading.
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