Summary:
• Item: Victorian Mahogany Canterbury
• Circa: 1850
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Carved scroll front panel
• Shaped slatted panel divides
• Ring-turned bars
• Three compartments
• Hand-dovetailed mahogany lined drawer
• Original turned mahogany drawer knobs
• Original ring turned baluster legs
• Original brass collars & castors
• Stunning quality
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent original condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian mahogany Canterbury, with carved scroll detail, circa 1850, in excellent original condition. The front of the Canterbury is decorated with an elegant carved scroll panel, divided into three compartments, by four pierced shaped dividers, which reflect the shape of the front panel. The divides are secured by finely turned horizontal bars. The compartments are ideal for storing magazines, newspapers or music sheets. Below is a moulded base, with a drawer below, which retains the original turned mahogany knobs and is mahogany lined, constructed with hand-dovetailed joints. The Canterbury is raised on baluster shaped ring turned reeded legs which stands on brass castor collars and wheels. The Canterbury has been constructed from the finest mahogany timbers.
The Victorian mahogany Canterbury boasts a gorgeous rich mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This Victorian mahogany Canterbury would look great in the living room, hallway or bedroom of any house and is a useful piece of furniture for storage. This item would complement any home, so don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 46.8cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Width = 50.9cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Depth = 41.2cm or 16¼” or 1ft 4¼”
Partition Height (front & rear) = 20.8cm or 8⅛”
Partition Height (middle) = 20cm or 7⅞”
Partition Gaps = 11cm or 4⅜”
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian mahogany Canterbury, with carved scroll detail, circa 1850, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The Canterbury has a fantastic colour and patination; having been cleaned and professionally French polished by hand in our workshop. The panels are complete, with no missing sections or brakes. The drawer retains the original mahogany knob and original mahogany drawer linings, displaying fine hand dovetailing and stands on its original turned feet and brass castors. The Victorian mahogany Canterbury has been constructed from the finest materials. This Victorian mahogany Canterbury is solid in joint and ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £675, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
Ref. 61917