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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Canterbury
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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Canterbury

19th century
Description

Victorian inlaid walnut folding fan shaped Canterbury, with brass handle and porcelain castors 17"w x 10"d x 20"h

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Canterbury to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143090
Dealers Internal Reference
4856
Description
Victorian inlaid walnut folding fan shaped Canterbury, with brass handle and porcelain castors 17"w x 10"d x 20"h
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Canterbury to the Victorian era.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143090
Dealers Internal Ref
4856
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors.
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Archive I A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors.

Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Canterbury

Archive II A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors. View VI
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A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors.
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Canterbury
Ref: SA1143090
A Victorian walnut music canterbury featuring floral and instrument marquetry inlay on the front panel, divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved legs with castors.
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  • ObjectMusic Canterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Marquetry Inlay, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMusical instrument marquetry, Shaped dividers, Carved end supports, Brass castors
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This Victorian music canterbury is a walnut piece in a warm brown colour with marquetry inlay and brass hardware. The object has a folding fan-shaped design with divided compartments, a brass top handle, and carved end supports raised on castors. The front panel displays detailed musical instrument marquetry alongside floral motifs. The wood finish shows natural grain variation, while the structural supports incorporate elaborate scrolling carved details above the wheels. Measuring 51 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 25 cm deep, this item works well placed at the end of a sofa in a gentleman's library or a traditional living room setting. The compact footprint allows it to hold sheet music, periodicals, or books within reach while serving as a decorative accent piece.

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The music canterbury emerged in England during the late eighteenth century, reportedly named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the initial design. Originally created to hold bound sheet music upright near a piano, these portable stands became standard drawing room furnishings throughout the Regency and Victorian eras.

Victorian canterburys were predominantly constructed from fine hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, and mahogany. High-status examples featured burr veneers, intricate marquetry inlay using contrasting woods, hand-dovetailed partitions, turnery, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic period marquetry displays natural hand-cut irregularities, subtle surface shrinkage lines along wood grain joints, and light oxidisation under the original finish. Genuine pieces show smooth, natural patina around handles and edges rather than uniform artificial distressing.

In modern living spaces, a music canterbury functions as a refined side table or dedicated holder for oversized art books, periodicals, and vinyl records. Positioning the piece alongside seating areas highlights its detailed marquetry while providing functional floor-level storage.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. To preserve delicate marquetry veneers, apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly twice a year, avoiding modern spray polishes containing silicone, and keep the object away from direct heat sources.
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