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A 19th Century Mahogany Desk-top Book Rest or Reading Stand
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
for sale €761     $826
£650
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

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A 19th Century Mahogany Desk-top Book Rest or Reading Stand

19th century
Description

A 19th century mahogany desk-top book rest or reading stand.

Angle-adjustable on a ratchet, turned column, draught-turned base.

The plateau 21.5cm wide

Physical Dimensions
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21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Desktop Reading Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1220556
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26801
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Description
A 19th century mahogany desk-top book rest or reading stand.

Angle-adjustable on a ratchet, turned column, draught-turned base.

The plateau 21.5cm wide

Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Desktop Reading Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220556
Dealers Internal Ref
26801
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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A 19th-century dark mahogany desktop reading stand featuring an upright wooden backplate, metal page retainers, and a moulded circular swivel base.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark mahogany desktop reading stand featuring an upright wooden backplate, metal page retainers, and a moulded circular swivel base.

A 19th century mahogany desk-top book rest or reading stand

Archive II A 19th-century dark mahogany desktop reading stand featuring an upright wooden backplate, metal page retainers, and a moulded circular swivel base. View II
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Archive IV A 19th-century dark mahogany desktop reading stand featuring an upright wooden backplate, metal page retainers, and a moulded circular swivel base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century dark mahogany desktop reading stand featuring an upright wooden backplate, metal page retainers, and a moulded circular swivel base. View V
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
Location
Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 140
Items Sold 449
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Verified Since May 2022
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Location: Kendall House, High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6AG 7, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
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May 2022
For Sale
140
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A 19th-century dark mahogany desktop reading stand featuring an upright wooden backplate, metal page retainers, and a moulded circular swivel base.
A 19th century mahogany desk-top book rest or reading stand
Ref: SA1220556
A 19th-century dark mahogany desktop reading stand featuring an upright wooden backplate, metal page retainers, and a moulded circular swivel base.
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A desktop reading stand, or book rest, is a portable wooden slope designed to support books, manuscripts, or sheet music at an ergonomic reading angle. Popularised during the 19th century, these objects were standard functional accessories in domestic studies, libraries, and ecclesiastical settings.

Traditional 19th-century book rests were typically constructed from polished hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. They frequently feature hand-turned circular bases, brass or iron wire page retainers, and hinged or ratchet-driven backrests to adjust the inclination.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as hand-cut screws, early brass fittings, and natural surface patination around moving parts. Original pieces often display flame mahogany veneers or solid timber construction with faint wear along the base rim and support hinges.

A wooden reading stand can be positioned on a study desk, sideboard, or kitchen counter to display art books, historic atlases, or oversized reference volumes. It serves as both a practical display fixture and an architectural timber accent in contemporary or traditional spaces.

Dust the timber regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to maintain the moisture and wood tone. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber warping or veneer lifting.
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