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Antique Carved Black Forest Portfolio Music Stand / Magazine Stand
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Antique Carved Black Forest Portfolio Music Stand / Magazine Stand

19th century
For Sale by N Wilson Antiques Clocks (Reserved for a buyer)
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DESCRIPTION:

This wonderful beautifully carved Black Forest Portfolio stand / Music stand which has the most exquisite carved detailing as can be seen from the photographs.

The top to the stand has a lovely carved head surrounded in carved branches and leaves. As you move down the stand has been carved as branches. The portfolio section in which documents, music and the like can be stored has a front which is beautifully carved with a Lyre to the centre with an open book over it, then to the top corner are birds whilst to the bottom corners are winged cherub faces, this is all then frames with branches. The front of this section drops down to allow the documents etc to be stored

The stretcher to the front is also carved with leaves which is wonderful attention to detail.

The whole piece is mellow in colour and sturdy.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

- 25 inches (63.5 cm) wide.

- 36 inches (91.5 cm) deep.

- 43 inches (109.5 cm) high.

CONDITION:

The stand is in lovely condition as can be seen from the photographs just minor knocks / mark odd nibbles to the carvings commensurate with age and careful use. There are odd shrinkage cracks again commensurate with age. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.

Overall this is a portfolio stand, and it would make a superb addition to any home, so happy bidding.

Collection / Delivery: Buyer to collect from Tarporley, Cheshire. There is a possibility of local delivery please contact us. If you are unable to collect you are welcome to arrange a courier. The following couriers can provide a quote:

· AJ Transport on 07714 417824

Please note all courier costs to be paid directly by buyer, we have no affiliation to these couriers, they are independent. Unless prior arrangements have been made all items to be collected within 14 days.

Declaration

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Black Forest Music Stand to the Victorian era.

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SA1108295
Dealers Internal Reference
Portfolio stand
Description
DESCRIPTION:
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This wonderful beautifully carved Black Forest Portfolio stand / Music stand which has the most exquisite carved detailing as can be seen from the photographs.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks

The top to the stand has a lovely carved head surrounded in carved branches and leaves. As you move down the stand has been carved as branches. The portfolio section in which documents, music and the like can be stored has a front which is beautifully carved with a Lyre to the centre with an open book over it, then to the top corner are birds whilst to the bottom corners are winged cherub faces, this is all then frames with branches. The front of this section drops down to allow the documents etc to be stored

fig 1. A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs.
fig 1. Antique Carved Black Forest Portfolio Music Stand / Magazine Stand

The stretcher to the front is also carved with leaves which is wonderful attention to detail.

The whole piece is mellow in colour and sturdy.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

25 inches (63.5 cm) wide.

fig 2. A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs.
fig 2. Antique Carved Black Forest Portfolio Music Stand / Magazine Stand

36 inches (91.5 cm) deep.

43 inches (109.5 cm) high.

CONDITION:

The stand is in lovely condition as can be seen from the photographs just minor knocks / mark odd nibbles to the carvings commensurate with age and careful use. There are odd shrinkage cracks again commensurate with age. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.

fig 3. A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs.
fig 3. Antique Carved Black Forest Portfolio Music Stand / Magazine Stand

Overall this is a portfolio stand, and it would make a superb addition to any home, so happy bidding.

Collection / Delivery: Buyer to collect from Tarporley, Cheshire. There is a possibility of local delivery please contact us. If you are unable to collect you are welcome to arrange a courier. The following couriers can provide a quote:

fig 4. A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs.
fig 4. Antique Carved Black Forest Portfolio Music Stand / Magazine Stand

· AJ Transport on 07714 417824

Please note all courier costs to be paid directly by buyer, we have no affiliation to these couriers, they are independent. Unless prior arrangements have been made all items to be collected within 14 days.

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Black Forest Music Stand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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Portfolio stand
N Wilson Antiques Clocks
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2021
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Archive II A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs. View II
Archive III A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs. View III
Archive IV A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs. View IV
Archive V A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs. View V
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A dark carved wood Black Forest music stand featuring a crest with a carved animal head, a central panel depicting an open book and lyre, and branchwork legs.
Antique Carved Black Forest Portfolio Music Stand / Magazine Stand
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Originating in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the nineteenth century, Black Forest woodcarving developed as a traditional cottage industry. Craftsmen specialised in intricate high-relief carving depicting native wildlife, foliage, and rustic branchwork, selling pieces to tourists visiting the region.

These items were predominantly carved from dense native hardwoods such as linden wood, walnut, or oak. The timber was selected for its fine grain structure, allowing carvers to execute precise detail across structural components and decorative crests.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-carved joinery, visible tool marks on the reverse surfaces, and natural patination within the recessed carvings. Motifs typically include naturalistic woodland elements, animal motifs, or musical iconography.

A carved portfolio stand functions effectively as a floor-standing accent piece in a study or living area, used to display art prints, large books, or sheet music. Positioning the stand near natural light highlights the depth of the three-dimensional carving.

Dust the carving regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush to reach recessed areas without abrading the surface finish. Apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the hardwood and maintain the original timber patination.
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