Sold 26 August 2025 · Merchant House Antiques

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Description

19th century Canterbury , original ormolu mounts and castors

Great magazine rack , dating to around the 1870's , having been through our workshops and been cleaned and polished

Height 18 inches

Width 17 inches

Depth 14.5 inches

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

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SA992193

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha

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Description

19th century Canterbury , original ormolu mounts and castors

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Great magazine rack , dating to around the 1870's , having been through our workshops and been cleaned and polished.

Merchant House Antiques

Height 18 inches

Width 17 inches

Depth 14.5 inches

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Canterbury to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA992193

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A dark wooden Victorian canterbury with partitioned slats, turned spindle posts, a central carrying handle, a lower shelf, and brass castors.

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Merchant House Antiques

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMagazine Racks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned spindles, Brass castors, Scalloped edges, Partitioned slats

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A canterbury is a piece of furniture originating in the late 18th century, traditionally used to hold sheet music, books, or portfolios. By the Victorian era, these stands evolved to accommodate newspapers and magazines in formal sitting rooms.

Authentic period canterburys are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. They often feature turned spindle supports, partitioned compartments, integrated carrying handles, and frequently rest on small brass castors.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, joint construction such as hand-cut dovetails where applicable, and the wear patterns on the base and castors. Original pieces exhibit age-appropriate patination, hand-turned components, and construction methods consistent with 19th-century cabinet making.

This piece functions effectively as a functional magazine or book holder beside a sofa or armchair in a living space. Its compact footprint and rich wood tones add texture and historical contrast to modern schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a dry, soft cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting or fading of the polish.