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.
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
Our reference: A2984
