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A Late Victorian Oak Reading Stand with Brass Work
Wickersley Antiques
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Wickersley Antiques

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A Late Victorian Oak Reading Stand with Brass Work

19th century
Description

A top quality Victorian Reading Stand in oak it has decorative brass work to the front and sides . The condition is excellent

circa 1880

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 78 CMS

DEPTH 36 CMS

HEIGHT 100 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Reading Stand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062222
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Description
A top quality Victorian Reading Stand in oak it has decorative brass work to the front and sides . The condition is excellent

circa 1880

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 78 CMS

DEPTH 36 CMS

HEIGHT 100 CMS

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Reading Stand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062222
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wickersley Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif.
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Archive I A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif.

A Late Victorian Oak Reading Stand with Brass Work

Archive II A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif. View II
Archive III A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif. View VIII
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Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 242
Items Sold 4,134
Wickersley Antiques
Verified Since Jul 2011
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Location: Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre, Caenby Corner, Gainsborough , Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ, United Kingdom ,
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A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif.
A late victorian Oak reading stand with brass work
Ref: SA1062222
A late Victorian oak reading stand featuring recessed side panels and a decorative cast brass frieze with a central cherub motif.
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A Victorian reading stand is a functional piece of furniture designed to hold books, ledgers, or manuscripts at an accessible height for reading while standing or seated. Commonly produced in the late nineteenth century, these stands were utilized in private studies, academic settings, and places of worship.

Victorian lecterns were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut to ensure stability. Decorative elements frequently incorporated cast brass mounts, bronze fittings, and hand-carved friezes depicting classical or religious motifs.

Authentic late Victorian lecterns display traditional joinery techniques such as mortise-and-tenon construction and recessed panelwork. Hardware typically exhibits genuine age-related oxidisation on brass elements, along with natural wear across surfaces exposed to frequent handling.

A Victorian reading stand can serve as a focal display for guest books, art volumes, or modern digital tablets within an entryway or home office. Placing it against a neutral background allows the detailed timber grain and brass embellishments to stand out.

Clean the oak timber regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, applying beeswax periodically to maintain the wood surface. Take care to keep metal polishes away from the timber to prevent staining, allowing the brass hardware to retain its natural aged patina.
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