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A Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand
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A Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand

19th century
Sold 17 November 2024 · John Beazor Antiques
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Description

A walnut adjustable reading stand with a weighted base with the unusual feature of an inset tapestry of a young girl and dog. Stand has a spring page holder.

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1084128
Dealers Internal Reference
NF stand
Description
A walnut adjustable reading stand with a weighted base with the unusual feature of an inset tapestry of a young girl and dog. Stand has a spring page holder.

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA.

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We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.
John Beazor Antiques
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084128
Dealers Internal Ref
NF stand
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A tabletop walnut adjustable reading stand featuring a central needlepoint panel depicting a child with a dog, supported by a turned pedestal base and fitted with a brass page holder. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tabletop walnut adjustable reading stand featuring a central needlepoint panel depicting a child with a dog, supported by a turned pedestal base and fitted with a brass page holder. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand

Archive II A tabletop walnut adjustable reading stand featuring a central needlepoint panel depicting a child with a dog, supported by a turned pedestal base and fitted with a brass page holder. View II
Archive III A tabletop walnut adjustable reading stand featuring a central needlepoint panel depicting a child with a dog, supported by a turned pedestal base and fitted with a brass page holder. View III
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78-80 Regent Street
Cambridge
CB2 1DP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2017
Items For Sale 62
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A tabletop walnut adjustable reading stand featuring a central needlepoint panel depicting a child with a dog, supported by a turned pedestal base and fitted with a brass page holder.
A walnut adjustable reading stand
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A tabletop walnut adjustable reading stand featuring a central needlepoint panel depicting a child with a dog, supported by a turned pedestal base and fitted with a brass page holder.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Tapestry
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned pedestal base, Needlepoint panel insert, Brass retaining arm
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

Adjustable reading stands gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries to facilitate comfortable reading of heavy tomes, Bibles, and folios in domestic libraries and studies.

These pieces were typically crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often incorporating brass adjustable ratchets, hinges, and needlepoint or tapestry panels.

Authenticity is assessed through timber ageing, hand-cut joinery, the patina of the brass hardware, and the construction methods used in the adjustable mechanism.

It can be placed on a desk, sideboard, or side table to display open art books, vintage folios, or historical documents as part of a classic study aesthetic.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking and textile fading, and gently dust the wood with a dry, soft cloth.
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