Description
A wonderful Victorian wooden & brass book rest dating to around 1880, perfect for the Library but would equally look at home in the kitchen.
It's angle can be easily adjusted by moving the easel back up or down the ridges. The front is highly decorative with pierced and engraved panel to the centre, with the two weights on the page holders being weighed by heavy brass terminals.
Excellent condition having been professionally re-polished to gleam, the footprint measures 10 3/4" x 8 3/4" x 2 3/4" tall when closed.
Item: 44143
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Dimensions
Height = 7 cm (3")
Width = 27.3 cm (11")
Depth = 22.2 cm (9")
Antique English Oak & Brass Book Rest / Lectern c.1880
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
44143
Description
A wonderful Victorian wooden & brass book rest dating to around 1880, perfect for the Library but would equally look at home in the kitchen.
It's angle can be easily adjusted by moving the easel back up or down the ridges. The front is highly decorative with pierced and engraved panel to the centre, with the two weights on the page holders being weighed by heavy brass terminals.
Excellent condition having been professionally re-polished to gleam, the footprint measures 10 3/4" x 8 3/4" x 2 3/4" tall when closed.
Item: 44143
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from the UK
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 44143
Dimensions
Height = 7 cm (3")
Width = 27.3 cm (11")
Depth = 22.2 cm (9")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.