Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury & Book Rest / Music Stand, 19th Century

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About the Item

This is a gorgeous and extremely rare antique Victorian metamorphic burr walnut Canterbury and reading slope / book rest / music stand circa 1870 in date. The grain of the burr walnut is truly beautiful, the solid walnut fret carved sides and dividers are a masterpiece of the Victorian cabinet makers art. It has a beautiful reading slope on top which can be set at different angles as required, and this is raised on an elegant turned and hand carved solid walnut column, it has a useful drawer below and it stands on it's original brass and porcelain castors. Antique Canterburies are extremely sought after and this item would be cherished by any collector of antiques, In over 40 years I have never seen another, so I can only assume that this was specifically made to order, probably by a musician. Used to store sheet music in Victorian times, it could also be used to store magazines. There is no mistaking its quality and unique design, which is certain to add a special something to your home, wherever you choose to place it. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 92 x width 67 x depth 47 Dimensions in inches: height 3 foot x width 2 foot, 2 inches x depth 1 foot, 6 inches Canterbury is a piece of portable, occasional furniture, consisting of an open-topped rack with slatted compartments for sheet music, music books, magazines or newspapers and often a drawer underneath as well; rests on four legs, which are typically on casters. It was developed in the 1780s in England (reputedly deriving its name from the Archbishop of Canterbury, who commissioned one), it grew increasingly ornate throughout the 19th century: Victorian pieces often have an upper galleried shelf, and panels shaped like lyres or treble clefs. Burr Walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.

Dimensions:
Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1870
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A29841stDibs: LU950633005572

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