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Late 19th Century Reading Table
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,024     $1,111
£875
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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Late 19th Century Reading Table

19th century
Description

A Late 19th Century reading table. Raised on a cast iron base with paw feet and a brass pole supporting a circular walnut table and an adjustable walnut book rest. In very good and original condition. 1220mm high, 760mm wide and 140mm deep. English. Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Brass Reading Stand to the 1880s.

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SA1201856
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Description
A Late 19th Century reading table.
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Raised on a cast iron base with paw feet and a brass pole supporting a circular walnut table and an adjustable walnut book rest.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

In very good and original condition. 1220mm high, 760mm wide and 140mm deep. English. Circa 1880.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Brass Reading Stand to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201856
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base.
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Archive I A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base.

Late 19th Century Reading Table

Archive II A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base. View V
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base.
Late 19Th Century Reading Table
Ref: SA1201856
A late 19th-century Victorian reading stand with an adjustable brass stem, articulated arm holding a tilted mahogany book rest, a small central round mahogany shelf, and an ornate cast base.
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Designed during the late 19th century, these mechanical stands were created to hold heavy books, manuscripts, or music scores at ergonomic heights and angles. They were frequently used in private libraries, drawing rooms, or as invalid tables beside beds and armchairs.

These stands typically combine solid timbers such as mahogany or walnut for the resting surface and shelf with tubular brass columns and cast iron or brass weighted bases to ensure stability.

Authentic pieces feature weighted cast bases, threaded brass locking collars, knurled adjusting knobs, and original friction joints on the extension arms. Maker stamps from prominent Victorian manufacturers may also appear near the adjustment mechanism or underside of the base.

Position the stand alongside a lounge chair or sofa in a reading nook to hold printed material or modern electronic tablet devices. The secondary shelf provides space for a glass or small table accessories.

Clean the timber elements using a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain. Preserve original oxidisation on the brass surfaces by dusting regularly and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or abrasive polishes.
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