Superb 19th-century Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Sheet Music Magazine Rack

Superb 19th-Century Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Sheet Music Magazine Rack Brief Description: This is a superb-quality 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Canterbury, dating to circa 1860–1880, and displaying exceptional craftsmanship, beautifully figured timbers and wonderfully intricate pierced fretwork decoration. This highly decorative antique Canterbury features an elegant serpentine-shaped framework, richly figured burr walnut veneers and beautifully executed scrolling foliate fretwork panels, creating a striking and sophisticated example of Victorian cabinetmaking. The upper section incorporates three open compartments, originally intended for storing sheet music, newspapers and periodicals, separated by polished wooden divisions and enclosed within an attractively shaped gallery. The Canterbury is further embellished with beautifully turned corner columns, decorative finials and contrasting darker fretwork detailing, all combining to create an exceptionally attractive piece of period furniture. Beneath the upper section is a useful full-width drawer, fitted with two turned wooden knobs, providing additional storage for smaller items. The whole stands upon four elegantly turned supports, retaining its original ceramic castors, a particularly desirable feature. The burr walnut displays magnificent natural figuring throughout, with beautiful variations in colour and grain that give the piece tremendous warmth, character and decorative appeal. Attributes: Period: Victorian, 19th century Circa: 1860–1880 Origin: English Material: Burr walnut Condition: Presented in very good antique condition, displaying a beautiful, naturally aged patina and the expected minor surface marks, historic wear and imperfections associated with a genuine Victorian piece of furniture. Please study the photographs, which form an important part of the description. Overall Measurements (widest points): INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 20.9'' | 53 cm Width: 24'' | 60.9 cm Depth: 17'' | 43.1 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers who always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0015086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card