Unusual Brass Victorian Music Canterbury with Lyre Engraving
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Victorian brass music Canterbury, of rectangular form with four compartments divided by
Antique 1870s French Victorian Music Stands
Brass
Unusual Brass Victorian Music Canterbury with Lyre Engraving
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Victorian brass music Canterbury, of rectangular form with four compartments divided by
Brass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 47 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique English Burl Walnut Music Canterbury Whatnot Etagere Stand 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique English burl walnut music Canterbury whatnot stand etagere, circa 1880. This late
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Walnut Music Canterbury Cabinet with Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Late Victorian walnut music Canterbury cabinet with stand, early 20th century. Set upon straight
Bronze
$4,950
H 45 in W 20.25 in D 14.5 in
Superb Quality French Louis XV Walnut and Bronze Magazine Music Canterbury Rack
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb quality French Louis XV walnut and bronze magazine or music Canterbury rack is a finely
Bronze
Victorian Rosewood Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Rosewood Canterbury Whatnot - with Galleried Top Above Slender Spoked Music Canterbury
Rosewood
Regency Period Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period Mahogany music canterbury, having four divisions, a freize
Mahogany
Late Regency Period Canterbury Music / Magazine Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late Regency period rosewood Canterbury music / magazine stand, having carved
Mahogany
English Bamboo Canterbury Music Rack or Magazine Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo Canterbury music stand or magazine rack featuring a bamboo stand with a lyre
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Late Regency Period Canterbury, circa 1830
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late Regency period Goncalo Alves Music Canterbury, having carved wreath
Mahogany
Antique English Oak Canterbury Music Magazine Stand BARLEY TWIST c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Canterbury Music Magazine Stand BARLEY TWIST c1890. Direct from England, a
Oak
Regency Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period mahogany Canterbury, having three slatted divisions with ring turned
Mahogany
Geaorgian Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Folkestone, GB
A particularly fine example of an early 19th century mahogany four division Music Canterbury, with
Mahogany
$1,826
H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 13.59 in
Rare Napoleon III Fruitwood Four Division Canterbury with Bobbin Turned Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare solid Fruitwood Napoleon III Canterbury music stand with ornate
Fruitwood
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Canterbury Music Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Canterbury Music Cabinet This is a very attractive piece, it is made in
Oak
William IV Canterbury Mahogany Magazine Music Rack Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous William IV canterbury in mahogany An antique Canterbury refers to a piece of furniture
Mahogany
$3,090
H 41.74 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Music Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality Victorian Canterbury music cabinet wonderfully constructed from burr walnut with
Walnut
$5,255
H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Antique Regency Canterbury Mahogany Rack Stand Sheets of Music
Located in Munich, DE
This rare and charming Canterbury, originally used for storing sheets of music, was made in England
Mahogany
$227Sale Price|30% Off
H 22 in W 19 in D 15 in
Vintage English Georgian Style Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Music Rack Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian Style Canterbury Magazine or Sheet Music Rack. Made from mahogany with
Mahogany
$760Sale Price|36% Off
H 22 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Antique English Regency Canterbury Magazine / Music Stand, Early 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and beautifully crafted English Regency Canterbury, dating to the early 19th century
Maple
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century English Victorian Canterbury Stand Sheet Music Rack Brass Castors
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful Victorian hand crafted wood and veneer Canterbury rack to hold sheet music or magazines
Brass
$900
H 32 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie standing magazine rack or sheet music stand. Lacquered pieces of bamboo are
Bamboo
Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury Having Elegant Turned Upright Supports And
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
storing sheet music and canterburies became regular features of 19th century homes for this exact purpose
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
quickly adapated into something which was absolutely perfect for storing sheet music and canterburies
Mahogany
Mahogany Boat Shaped Regency Period Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
storing sheet music and canterburies became regular features of 19th century homes for this exact purpose
Mahogany
$3,787
H 50.5 in W 27 in D 17.75 in
Charles Bevan, Gillows & Co. An Aesthetic Oak Cabinet with Carved Birds & Fish
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Gillows & Co. An Aesthetic Movement oak Canterbury, music or side cabinet with
Brass
19th Century Satinwood Music Canterbury
Located in Sydney, NSW
Late 19th century satinwood music canterbury in the Georgian revival style. The painted decoration
Brass
19th Century William IV Music Canterbury
Located in Sydney, NSW
William the IV music canterbury in rosewood. Veneered in superbly figured rosewood, the turnings
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.4 in W 20 in D 15.2 in
19th Century Georgian Rosewood Music Canterbury /Magazine Stand
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Georgian rosewood sheet music Canterbury. The Canterbury has a single
Rosewood
Georgian Rosewood Music Canterbury
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 18th to early 19th century Georgian rosewood music canterbury. The canterbury has two
Rosewood
Gillows of Lancaster Music Canterbury
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Mahogany music canterbury made by Gillows of Lancaster, with four slatted divisions, pierced
Music Canterbury
Located in London, GB
Music canterbuy or magazine rack in walnut/mahogany lustre, circa 1970 reproduction drawer with
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Canterbury
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian inlaid walnut folding fan shaped music canterbury, with brass handle and porcelain
Walnut
English Mahogany 4 Division Canterbury, circa 1830
Located in Barrington, IL
Antique English mahogany 4 division music canterbury. It has well-turned legs and outer spindles
Mahogany
Late George IV Regency Period Rosewood Canterbury
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The canterbury is of a small useful size with excellent colour and patina. The mahogany lined
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 20.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Regency Period Figured Rosewood Canterbury, English, circa 1820
By John Claudius Loudon
Located in New York, NY
Fine Regency period figured rosewood Canterbury, having an X-formed rack with turned roundels
Brass
Unavailable
H 22 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Victorian Canterbury Music/Magazine Rack, Wood, Scotland 1870, H316
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Canterbury Music/Magazine rack, Wood, Scotland 1870, H316 Scotland 1870 Solid
Wood
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Antique Canterbury Rack, Oriental Bamboo Music Rack, Magazine Rack, 1880s, H128
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Canterbury rack, oriental bamboo music rack, magazine rack, Scotland, 1880 Scotland, 1880
Bamboo
Unavailable
H 19 in W 21 in D 16 in
Victorian Period Carved Burl and Figured Walnut Canterbury, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Fine English Figured and Burl Walnut Canterbury Music Stand, with four shaped fretwork dividers
Burl, Walnut
Sold
H 40.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.75 in
William IV Rosewood Sheet Music Canterbury Table, England, circa 1835
Located in San Francisco, CA
William IV English rosewood sheet music Canterbury table in good original condition, circa 1835
Rosewood
Sold
H 20.87 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian burr walnut pierced and carved enclosed Canterbury circa 1870
Walnut
Sold
H 24.41 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian burr walnut pierced and carved enclosed Canterbury circa 1870
Walnut
Sold
H 22.05 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian burr walnut, marquetry and needlework Canterbury circa 1870 in
Walnut
Painted Satinwood Canterbury Sheet Music Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English Canterbury sheet music stand of satinwood from the 1850's. Elegant shaped sheet music
Sold
H 36 in W 24 in D 16 in
Burl Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Canterbury or Sheet Music Stand, English circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Burl walnut and Marquetry inlaid Canterbury or sheet music stand, English, circa 1880, the highly
Walnut
Sold
H 21.26 in W 22.45 in D 14.18 in
Solid Burr Walnut Bronze Canterbury Music Stand Ornately Carved Wood, circa 1850
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare solid Burr walnut Canterbury music stand with
Walnut
Sold
H 20.25 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
William IV Canterbury or Sheet Music Rack in Rosewood with Fretwork, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite English sheet music rack or Canterbury in prized rosewood with four fretwork
Brass
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Style Canterbury
Located in Wilton, CT
Well made 19th Century Flame Mahogany Canterbury in original condition with well-turned and carved
Victorian Style "Canterbury" Music / Magazine Rack
Located in Pomona, CA
A good quality canterbury (sheet music stand) in mahogany with 3 compartments and a drawer. Good
Mahogany
19th Century American Mahogany Canterbury for Music
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany lyre form Canterbury for sheet music with brass casters. American, dating to the
Mahogany
Nineteenth Century Mahogany Canterbury / Music / Magazine Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mahogany canterbury of rectilinear form having angled sides and straight vertical ends rising from
Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 27 in D 16 in
Outstanding Quality Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Music Cabinet/Canterbury
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality Victorian inlaid burr walnut music cabinet/canterbury. This exceptional piece
Satinwood, Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900. Direct from England
Oak
Vintage Baker Furniture Canterbury Music Caddy or Magazine Rack
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful music caddy or magazine rack by Baker Furniture Company
Brass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 17.92 in D 15.36 in
Antique Canterbury, Oriental, Bamboo, Music Stand, Magazine Rack, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury. An Oriental, bamboo sheet music stand or magazine rack and dating to
Bamboo
Sold
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Early Victorian Period Walnut Canterbury Whatnot Music Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, early Victorian period walnut and inlaid Canterbury whatnot music stand, barley
Brass
Sold
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 1.78 in
Antique Canterbury Table, English, Victorian, Music Stand, Walnut, circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury table, an English Victorian music stand in walnut dating to circa
Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 26.38 in D 18.51 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury & Book Rest / Music Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous and extremely rare antique Victorian metamorphic burr walnut Canterbury and
Walnut
Sold
H 23 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Black Forest Canterbury Box Stand Sheet Music Magazine
Located in Shreveport, LA
for sheet music~ ~ Beautiful hand carvings on every surface, all four sides are completely covered
Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
E W Godwin. Probably made by William Watt. A Rare Anglo-Japanese Armchair.
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
similar cut-out in his music Canterbury, made by W.Watt in 1876, (Illustration 338) and a design for a
Leather, Walnut
Large English Regency Canterbury Magazine Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, large English Regency Canterbury magazine rack music storage. Beautiful rich mahogany with
English Turned Spindle Canterbury or Magazine Rack
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English canterbury (for sheet music) or magazine rack featuring a frame of turned
English Turned Spindle Canterbury or Magazine Rack
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English canterbury (for sheet music) or magazine rack featuring a frame of turned wood
Metal
Regency English Mahogany Antique Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury Having Elegant Turned Upright Supports And
Mahogany
Unusual 19th Century Walnut Wood Canterbury from England
Located in Dallas, TX
Canterbury is a partitioned open topped storage piece designed to hold sheet music. The Canterbury was first
Brass
19th Century Large George III Period Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality and fine early 19th century George III period mahogany canterbury. The three
Brass
Large 19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Canterbury
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A high-quality, large 19th-century Victorian walnut Canterbury music stand or magazine rack. The
Walnut
Antique English Rosewood Canterbury Music Stand
Located in London, GB
designed to hold sheet music. Canterburys came into fashion in the late 18th Century in England, and were
Rosewood
Canterbury Sheet Music Rack
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Canterbury sheet music rack.
Sold
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack Music Stand Table Chinoiserie
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack Music Stand Table w Chinoiserie inlays. ~Direct
Bamboo, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20.25 in D 13.5 in
Antique American Carved Walnut Canterbury/ Sheet Music Holder Ca 1850
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique American Canterbury Carved Walnut Music Stand Table with Original Finish and patina circa
Walnut
English Standing Music Canterbury
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid 19th Century English Standing Music Canterbury of burl walnut veneer with brass gallery
Georgian Music Canterbury
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Georgian mahogany single drawer music canterbury, with four divisions. The single drawer has later
Victorian Solid Mahogany Music Canterbury
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian solid mahogany music Canterbury with dovetailed sides, turned feet and porcelain castors
Mahogany
Victorian Amboyna Music Canterbury or Watnot
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
A Victorian amboyna wood and ebonized music canterbury or watnot, with brass gallery, mirrored back
Ebony, Amboyna
Impressive William IV Rosewood Lyre-Shaped Music Canterbury
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Impressive William IV rosewood lyre-shaped music canterbury.
Victorian Mahogany Music Canterbury
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian mahogany enclosed patent Canterbury, M Robinson's improved music cabinet, turned handle
Mahogany
A Regency Music Canterbury.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Regency Mahogany Canterbury.
Mahogany
Impressive William IV Rosewood Lyre-Shaped Music Canterbury
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The highly figured rosewood canterbury has lyre-shaped divisions and turned rosewood supports which
Rosewood
Late Regency Rosewood Canterbury
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late Regency rosewood music Canterbury with gilt rosettes, lyre form dividers, turned legs and
Rosewood
Sold
H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
George iv Late Regency Rio Rosewood Four Division Music Canterbury
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
is mahogany lined and retains the original brass handles. The canterbury has highly figured rosewood
Sold
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
A good later George III Cuban mahogany four division music Canterbury.
Located in Sundridge, GB
The concave top rails connecting ring turned columns, the centre rail with carrying handle. The single cock beaded drawer below fitted with brass knob handles. Turned feet on brass c...
Late 19th c. English Canterbury Music Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Canterbury music stand of mahogany with hinged top and a single drawer raised on legs with small
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$114,977
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising fr...
Marble, Brass
$227,754Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
By Bernardaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
Faience, Paint
$1,424,925
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...
Wood, Giltwood
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$1,205Sale Price|20% Off
H 102.37 in W 42.13 in D 12.21 in
Early 20th Century Cabinet with Beveled Mirror Walnut art Nouveau
Located in Buggiano, IT
Furniture with semi-oval ground mirror for entrance, original Art Nouveau, with three doors, one with ground glass linked to lead. Size cm.: 107 x 31 x 95 + 165 H (tot 260). They wil...
Mirror, Walnut
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
$5,500 / set
H 2 in W 7.25 in D 10 in
English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People
By Minton
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Minton hand painted and decorated porcelain dinner service for twelve people. Made in England between 1948 -1970 "with impressed marks "Minton / china / 2-65" and pattern numbers in...
Gold
$60,870
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
$236,280 / set
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...
Hardwood
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Fl...
Sterling Silver
$338,168
H 30.32 in W 245.28 in D 59.85 in
Rare Gillows Lancaster 1789-1795 George III American Walnut Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1789-95 Gillows Lancaster George III dining table in American Walnut A very rare and highly collectable table,...
Walnut
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
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