antique english pierced brass lectern or book rest c1880

Description

A Victorian Lectern or book rest, made from solid English brass, the front panel being beautifully decorated with pierced or reticulated work, and engraved.
Perfect for that special book, perhaps a prayer book or smaller bible. It would also look perfect in the kitchen for recipe cards or again a smaller cookery book.
There are three shaped supports at the front which is where the book would sit, these are fairly shallow so would lend itself to a reasonably slim book, the one shown measures 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" while closes and sits on narrow shelf.
The book-rest stands on a folding easel stand, adjusting to the correct angle or folding completely flat and standing on four ball feet.
Beautifully polished to gleam and in excellent condition. The front measures 10" x 8" tall.
Item ID: 34593
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Antique English Pierced Brass Lectern or Book Rest c.1880

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SOLD

Item Ref

34593

Description

A Victorian Lectern or book rest, made from solid English brass, the front panel being beautifully decorated with pierced or reticulated work, and engraved.
Perfect for that special book, perhaps a prayer book or smaller bible. It would also look perfect in the kitchen for recipe cards or again a smaller cookery book.
There are three shaped supports at the front which is where the book would sit, these are fairly shallow so would lend itself to a reasonably slim book, the one shown measures 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" while closes and sits on narrow shelf.
The book-rest stands on a folding easel stand, adjusting to the correct angle or folding completely flat and standing on four ball feet.
Beautifully polished to gleam and in excellent condition. The front measures 10" x 8" tall.
Item ID: 34593
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 34593

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