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Music Stand

19th century
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A rare Victorian music stand, made in walnut. Most of these stands are basic and made of lesser woods this is a beautiful example, which is not only most useful but a highly decorative feature for a fine Home. For further decorative items view our stock page here or visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

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Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Stand to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08527443
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Cast brass candle sconces on swivel brackets: made for sheet music before electric lighting.
Burr walnut veneer on the lyre rests: rich figure typical of high-grade 19th-century work.
Slotted screws securing the brass hinge mounts: standard fastener before modern cross-head screws.
Turned walnut column with knurled brass clamping collar: mechanical adjustment of the era.
Brass socket castors beneath moulded cabriole legs: period tripod base construction.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1075349
Dealers Internal Reference
1530
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Description
A rare Victorian music stand, made in walnut.
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Most of these stands are basic and made of lesser woods this is a beautiful example, which is not only most useful but a highly decorative feature for a fine Home.
Frank Craig Antiques

For further decorative items view our stock page here or visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Stand to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08527443
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Cast brass candle sconces on swivel brackets: made for sheet music before electric lighting.
Burr walnut veneer on the lyre rests: rich figure typical of high-grade 19th-century work.
Slotted screws securing the brass hinge mounts: standard fastener before modern cross-head screws.
Turned walnut column with knurled brass clamping collar: mechanical adjustment of the era.
Brass socket castors beneath moulded cabriole legs: period tripod base construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075349
Dealers Internal Ref
1530
Frank Craig Antiques
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An antique burr walnut music stand featuring a carved lyre motif, adjustable brass stem, side candle sconces, and turned pedestal tripod base.
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Archive I An antique burr walnut music stand featuring a carved lyre motif, adjustable brass stem, side candle sconces, and turned pedestal tripod base.

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An antique burr walnut music stand featuring a carved lyre motif, adjustable brass stem, side candle sconces, and turned pedestal tripod base.
Music stand
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An antique burr walnut music stand featuring a carved lyre motif, adjustable brass stem, side candle sconces, and turned pedestal tripod base.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMusic Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLyre backrest, Brass candle sconces, Turned pedestal column, Tripod cabriole feet
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Victorian music stand is made from walnut and burr walnut with warm brown tones, supported by an adjustable brass stem and brass candle sconces. The rectangular desk features a central carved lyre backrest with stringing, supported by a turned pedestal column above tripod cabriole feet with scroll terminals and a small finial top. The piece measures 160 cm high, 60 cm wide and 45 cm deep. Position this stand in an empty corner of a study, library or drawing room to display sheet music, books or artwork. The adjustable height and extendable brass candle arms provide both practical utility and period decorative character for traditional interiors.

During the nineteenth century, domestic musical performance was a central aspect of home entertainment, leading to specialized furniture designs. Music stands were constructed with adjustable height shafts, turned pedestals, and decorative backrests often incorporating classical lyre motifs.

High-quality nineteenth-century music stands were commonly constructed using walnut, burr walnut veneers, mahogany, and brass fittings. The combination of turned timber columns and adjustable brass mechanisms provided both stability and functional movement.

Authentic period music stands display hand-turned wooden components, original brass extension mechanisms secured with thumbscrews, and hand-carved detailing. Examining the underside of the base for traditional joinery and observing natural patination on brass elements helps confirm age.

A freestanding music stand serves as a decorative accent in an empty corner, reading space, or beside a piano. It can also be utilized to display open art reference books, botanical prints, or vintage manuscripts.

Clean the timber surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the burr walnut veneer. Avoid using abrasive chemical cleaners on original brass sconces to preserve the aged patination.
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