Fine George III Mahogany Canterbury

Fine George III Mahogany CanterburyAn elegant late George III early Regency period mahogany Canterbury (magazine rack) of unusual slatted form after the Gillows design; having three interior divisions, with the top edge finely reeded; raised on four slender exceptionally finely turned supports, terminating in original brass castors. Possibly Scottish, c. 1800 Fantastic colour and patination, very rare in this restrained design.

which is most likely

and emblems of royal power and enlightenment

Looks fabulous with a cool coolie shade

wreathed in 'Venus' pearls after the 'Etruscan' fashion

She was deployed in North American waters during the American Revolutionary War

however there are occasions were a cotton base is used with a woollen pile and silk highlights

embarked on remodelling his family seat

by the order of Messrs

relates to that of an 1804 'Drawing Room Chair' pattern illustrated in Thomas Sheraton's

decorated with Marquetry Inlay to the top

'A Signed Hinge'

The distinctive design of the present chairs was introduced by the Gillows firm in the early 19th century and dominated their production in the 1820s and 1830s