Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.
It's angle can be easily adjusted by moving the easel back up or down the ridges.

Excellent condition having been professionally re-polished to gleam, the footprint measures 10 3/4" x 8 3/4". The book displayed measures 7 1/4" x 5" closed as in the photograph.
Item ID: 33165
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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