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Edwardian Oak Book / Music Stand.
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Edwardian Oak Book / Music Stand.

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian oak book / music stand. On a heavy fully adjustable base with the makers label  'By appointment to H.M. King. Carters Ltd. Invalid and surgical furniture manufacturers. New Cavendish Street, London.

Size  19 x 13 x 53 inches tall (adjustable)  48 x 33 x 135 cm tall, adjustable.

Price £175

Stock no. 6783

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Edwardian Oak Music Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209799
Dealers Internal Reference
6783
Dealers Notes

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Description
Edwardian oak book / music stand. On a heavy fully adjustable base with the makers label  'By appointment to H.M. King. Carters Ltd. Invalid and surgical furniture manufacturers. New Cavendish Street, London.

Size  19 x 13 x 53 inches tall (adjustable)  48 x 33 x 135 cm tall, adjustable.

Price £175

Stock no. 6783

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Edwardian Oak Music Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209799
Dealers Internal Ref
6783
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
Dealer Profile

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An Edwardian oak book rest mounted on an adjustable brass column with a weighted cast iron base.
Edwardian oak book / music stand.
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An Edwardian oak book rest mounted on an adjustable brass column with a weighted cast iron base.
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Edwardian music stands typically combine functional utility with clear proportions, often featuring telescopic brass columns, solid hardwood book rests, and heavy cast iron or wooden bases designed for stability.

These stands were predominantly constructed using solid oak, mahogany, or walnut for the lectern top, paired with tubular brass uprights, steel adjustment screws, and cast iron weighted bases to ensure durability.

Authentic period examples feature original brass thumbscrews, cast iron bases with cast foundry marks or decorative moulding, friction wear on internal joints, and solid wood surfaces displaying natural age-related patina.

Position the stand in an empty corner, library nook, or beside a reading armchair to hold open art books, sheet music, or a reference dictionary, serving as a functional focal point.

Clean the oak surface using a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Avoid harsh chemical polishes on aged brass components to preserve the natural historical oxidisation and finish.
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