music canterburies/cabinets
Canterbury. A low, partitioned stand, originally intended to hold plates and cutlery, but later used for magazines, papers and especially music books. Invented in the late 18th century, most canterburies available on today's market date from the Victorian age, frequently in burr walnut veneer and with open fretwork galleries. Early music canterburies are generally of plain design, in the form of a magazine rack, in keeping with design principles of the period, whilst the later versions are much more flamboyant, and have an extra tier added, with a shelf on the top section. Late versions in bamboo with lacquer panels are fairly plentiful.
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Rare Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood music cabinet
Music canterbury An expensive accessory to the enjoyment of music was the Canterbury for storing sheet music. This kauri example with finely turned finials and spindles utilizes a two toned finish to good effect. Height 56 cm. Width 57 cm.…
Colonial design cedar music canterbury in original condition. A similar version is in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. (Antique Furniture in Australia, Anthony Hill pg116, 1985 Penguin books).
Jacobean style English oak sewing cabinet, with two piano hinged flaps to the top, which when opened, reveal a blue silk lined buttoned compartment to store sewing/knitting projects, with two panelled and carved doors under,…
Maple music cabinet with an undershelf and one door