Antique Victorian Carved Figured Walnut Canterbury / Magazine / News Paper / Music Rack / Stand / Tidy (Circa 1860)

This is a fine quality antique Victorian English carved figured walnut Canterbury, circa 1860, in good original condition.

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Summary:

·         Circa: 1860

·         Period: Victorian

·         Provenance: England, UK

·         Wood: Figured Walnut

·         Item: Canterbury

·         4 stunning pierced fretwork scroll panels

·         3 partitions

·         Bobbin turned panel supports

·         Single mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawer

·         Satinwood inlay drawer front

·         Original turned drawer knobs

·         Original baluster turned legs

·         Original brass & ceramic mug castors

·         Original polish & patination

·         Good condition

·         Completely original

·         Solid in joint

·         Very pretty design

·         Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

·         Free 14 days UK returns policy

This is a fine quality antique Victorian English carved figured walnut Canterbury, circa 1860, in good original condition.  The Canterbury boasts four stunning solid walnut pierced fretwork scroll shaped panels, supported by elegant turned bobbin horizontal spindles, providing three partitions, which are ideal for storing magazine, newspapers or music sheets.  Below, sits a figured walnut frieze drawer, incorporating the original turned knobs and satinwood stringing.  The drawer linings and bottom are constructed of solid mahogany with a hand-dovetailed construction.  The drawer also retains the original working lock (with a working key) and escutcheon.  The Canterbury stands on its four original baluster turned legs, which incorporate the original brass sockets and original 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 = 53.2cm or 21” or 1ft 9”

Width = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”

Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”

Partition Gaps = 11cm or 4⅜”

Condition Report:

This item is in good 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 patination cannot be re-created through re-polishing.  The pierced fretwork panels are complete, with no missing sections and are solid in joint.  The drawer is hand dovetailed and mahogany lined (sign of quality) and boasts its original turned knobs.  The drawer closes flush to the frame.  The drawer knobs and brass castors sockets and ceramic castors are also all original.  This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £1,290 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*.

Customer Service:

We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:

·         Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

·         Free 14 Day Returns

·         Full money back assurance

·         Worldwide shipping

·         Full insurance of items in transit

·         Full assembly service

·         Packaging removed & recycled

Further Information:

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Customers outside the UK should call: 

Office: 00 44 1829 458 070 

Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212 

Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567 

Email: info@yolagray.com

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).  *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.  If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item.  Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.

Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks.  All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.

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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).  You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition.  We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company.  We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit).  This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

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Delisting & Sale Cancellation:

This item is currently being advertised elsewhere than eBay.  If it is sold through another sales channel, it will be removed from sale on eBay at the earliest possible time (even if the eBay listing has not ended).  If this item has been purchased through eBay but the item has already been sold via another sales channel prior to the eBay sale, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of this item on eBay.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.  CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations.  All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.  

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.  Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds.  Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further items and information.

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