This is a superb quality antique small William IV carved rosewood Canterbury, circa 1850, in excellent original condition.
Summary
• Circa 1850
• Period Victorian
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Burr Walnut
• Item Canterbury
• Four carved & pierced partitions
• Carved floral and leaf pattern to front
• Single dovetailed drawer
• Baluster turned legs
• Original brass & ceramic mug castors
• Original polish patination
• Excellent condition
• Completely original
• Solid in joint
• Very pretty design
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a superb quality antique small William IV carved rosewood Canterbury, circa 1850, in excellent original condition. The Canterbury boasts four stunning splayed and partitions with elegantly turned spindles and floral carved fretwork panels as dividers, which makes it ideal use for a modern day magazine or paper rack. Turned horizontal spindles connect each partition. The front section boasts a stunning open fretwork panel. The item boasts a rich burr mirror matched walnut veneer floor between the partitions. Below, there is a single working mahogany lined and hand-dovetailed drawer. The drawer features the original turned knobs. The Canterbury sits on turned and fluted legs and terminates on the original brass castor cups with ceramic mug castors.
The Canterbury features a gorgeous mellow burr walnut brown colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look great in the living room, hallway or bedroom of any house. This item would compliment any home so don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 49cm or 19⅓” or 1ft 7⅓”
Width = 51.8cm or 20⅖” or 1ft 8⅖”
Depth = 41cm or 16⅛” or 1ft 4⅛”
Partition Gaps = 10.9cm or 4⅓”
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this colour and patiation cannot be re-created through re-polishing. The carved partitions complete and are solid in joint, with no missing parts. The drawer is hand dovetailed and mahogany lined (sign of quality). The drawer closes flush to the frame. The drawer knobs and brass castors cups and ceramic castors are original. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
