This is a beautiful example of a antique burr walnut Canterbury whatnot which has been sympathetically restored by the acclaimed Steve Norman. Thought to date back to c1860 the Canterbury was first introduced in the late 18th Century Georgian period and took its name from the first commissioned piece by the Archbishop of Canterbury for storing sheet music. At some point in its life, the turned spindles have been removed and therefore this piece has been renovated to enable the lower section to be a shelf and therefore more useful today.
The warm glow of the polished burr walnut is adorned with three delicate inlaid leaf motifs, their graceful lines mirroring the artistry of the fretwork, creating a truly delightful and timeless treasure.
This elegant piece is raised with two tiers with typical early Victorian turnings between the lower portion having two divided compartments perfect for storing items of your choosing.
The base contains a high quality slim dovetailed constructed drawer with five equal compartments, with turned knobs which works smoothly and is clean inside. The whole piece stands on finely turned legs with its original polished brass castors on typical early Victorian white porcelain wheels.
This beautiful piece of antique furniture will be a fine and useful addition to any home due to its compact size and the storage options it provides.
Please note this item is in beautiful condition for its age. Please view the photos carefully as these help to show its condition. Being an antique item there may be minor repairs and imperfections in places, all of which we believe add charm and character to the piece.
Size:
Overall height from floor to top of shelf 54cm tall.
Floor to top of fretwork at highest point 64cm tall.
Width 64.5cm.
Depth 38.5cm.
Height of bottom shelf 31cm high with 20.5cm clearance.
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