IN THE MANNER OF J. C. LOUDON, CIRCA 1838

Details

AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD CANTERBURY
IN THE MANNER OF J. C. LOUDON, CIRCA 1838
The three divisions centred with later laurel wreath above a drawer on tapering reeded legs on castors, bearing two ink inscriptions 'James May Cabinet Maker Beverley August 14 1838'
19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high; 20 in. (51 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38 cm.) deep

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

This Canterbury derives from a design by John C. Loudon published in Encyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm and Villa Architecture and Furniture, 1833.

J May is listed in Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert (eds.), Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840, p. 589 as working as a cabinet maker in Beverley, Yorkshire from 1804.

More from Christie's Interiors

View All