Victorian Wheeldons Patent Music Stand

A Victorian walnut Wheeldons patent 'campaign' collapsible music stand c.1890. Angle and height adjustable music rest to the top, with framed and turned construction. Turned column below with two sections adjustable for height and a boss at the head of the tripod bearing the makers stamp. Three turned legs to the tripod, removable for transit; the column of the stand either separating or collapsing. Charles Wheeldon & Sons were bobbin and skewer turners based in Stockport, Cheshire and designed the music stand in c.1880. It was exhibited at the Chicago exhibition in 1893 and is in the National Trust collection - website: https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/582966. This example is presented in good original and complete condition, with an original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures overall 41" high rising to 61" high x 18" span at the foot. Music rest measures 16" wide x 12" high.

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