George IV Mahogany Three Division Canterbury 18th Century

Name: George IV Mahogany Three Division Canterbury
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA704303
Price: 1500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCanterburys
Period18th century
StyleGeorge IV
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned corner posts, Slatted partitions, Base drawer, Brass castors
SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This George IV mahogany three-division Canterbury belongs to the Georgian period and comes in a warm brown timber colour. The piece features turned corner posts with four shaped finials, slatted partitions, a single base drawer fitted with two small turned knob handles, and four turned, ring-turned, tapering legs terminating in brass cups and original brass castors. Visible details include vertical wooden slats forming the three interior compartments and the curved upper rails of the divisions. The Canterbury measures 55 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 31 cm deep. In a modern home, this functional item serves as a magazine rack or book holder placed at the end of a sofa or in a study, library, or living room. The lower drawer provides useful storage for small items like reading glasses, stationery, or accessories, while the divided upper section organises periodicals, newspapers, or books within easy reach of a seating area.

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Originating in the late eighteenth century, a Canterbury is a partitioned wooden stand designed to hold sheet music, bound volumes, or periodicals, reportedly named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who commissioned the initial design.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid mahogany or rosewood, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, slatted or carved dividers, turned corner pillars, and brass castors.

Authentic pieces from the George IV era display features such as turned corner finials, period brass castors, reeded or slatted dividers, and hand-jointed drawers with original timber or brass knobs.

A mahogany Canterbury functions effectively as a magazine holder beside an armchair, placed at the end of a sofa, or positioned alongside a desk for organising paperwork and publications.

Maintain the timber surface by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement or shrinkage.

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