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Victorian Mahogany Canterbury

19th century
Sold 31 January 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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An antique late Victorian canterbury in mahogany dating from circa 1890. It has 3 compartments for magazines/newspapers separated by bobbin turned spindles. It has a single drawer to the front with brass knobs. It stands on turned legs culminating in pot castors.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Appears to have been refinished at some point. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Wear to the top right turned finial. Handles are replacements.

Dimensions:

Width: 51cm

Depth: 38cm

Height: 51cm

Drawer Internal: 6cm High x 40cm Wide x 33cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury to the Victorian era.

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SA964052
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An antique late Victorian canterbury in mahogany dating from circa 1890. It has 3 compartments for magazines/newspapers separated by bobbin turned spindles. It has a single drawer to the front with brass knobs. It stands on turned legs culminating in pot castors.
fig 1. A dark brown Victorian mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned compartments, vertical turned spindles, a single lower drawer with brass handles, and castor wheels.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Canterbury

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Appears to have been refinished at some point. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Wear to the top right turned finial. Handles are replacements.

Dimensions:

Width: 51cm

Depth: 38cm

Height: 51cm

Drawer Internal: 6cm High x 40cm Wide x 33cm Deep

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA964052
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Archive I A dark brown Victorian mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned compartments, vertical turned spindles, a single lower drawer with brass handles, and castor wheels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A dark brown Victorian mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned compartments, vertical turned spindles, a single lower drawer with brass handles, and castor wheels.
Victorian Mahogany Canterbury
Ref: SA964052
A dark brown Victorian mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned compartments, vertical turned spindles, a single lower drawer with brass handles, and castor wheels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Partitioned rack, Single base drawer, Brass castors
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

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The canterbury originated in late 18th-century England as a stand for holding sheet music, purportedly named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the first design.

Traditional canterburys were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often featuring turned spindles, brass castors, and sometimes a single drawer at the base.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, natural timber ageing, and traditional turnings consistent with 19th-century cabinet making.

An antique canterbury functions well as a decorative magazine holder beside a sofa or as an occasional side table, adding historical character and texture to contemporary living spaces.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and cleaning periodically with a soft, dry cloth rather than modern silicone-based polishes.
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