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Rosewood & Tunbridgeware Folding Book Stand, C1860
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Rosewood & Tunbridgeware Folding Book Stand, C1860

19th century
Sold 30 June 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A rosewood and Tunbridgeware folding bookstand of good proportions, c.1860.

The fine fretwork gallery surrounds a tunbridgeware base, the underside lined with its original marbled paper. The back gallery lifts out and the side galleries fold down for transportation when travelling.

Light signs of wear commensurate with age but generally in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Length: 46.5cm

Height: 20.5cm

Depth: 26cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Rosewood Tunbridgeware Book Stand to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220745
Dealers Internal Reference
8011a
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A rosewood and Tunbridgeware folding bookstand of good proportions, c.1860.
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The fine fretwork gallery surrounds a tunbridgeware base, the underside lined with its original marbled paper.
Harrington Antiques

The back gallery lifts out and the side galleries fold down for transportation when travelling.

fig 1. An antique rosewood folding book stand featuring intricate Tunbridgeware mosaic inlay on the base and pierced wooden sides.
fig 1. Rosewood & Tunbridgeware Folding Book Stand, C1860

Light signs of wear commensurate with age but generally in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Length: 46.5cm

Height: 20.5cm

Depth: 26cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Rosewood Tunbridgeware Book Stand to the 1860s.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220745
Dealers Internal Ref
8011a
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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An antique rosewood folding book stand featuring intricate Tunbridgeware mosaic inlay on the base and pierced wooden sides.
Rosewood & Tunbridgeware Folding Book Stand, c1860
Ref: SA1220745
An antique rosewood folding book stand featuring intricate Tunbridgeware mosaic inlay on the base and pierced wooden sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Various Tunbridgeware Mosaic Timbers
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTunbridgeware mosaic inlay, Pierced fretwork sides, Geometric banding
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 46.5 cm (18 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

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Preserve the finish by keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.

An antique book stand can be placed on a desk, side table, or open shelving unit to display a cherished volume, adding historical texture and refined craftsmanship to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise mosaic work without printed elements, often showing natural ageing, traditional hand-cut joinery, and characteristic timber species consistent with mid-19th-century British cabinetmaking.

These items are constructed from dense timbers such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring intricate mosaic panels assembled from thousands of tiny tinted wood prisms to create geometric or pictorial designs.

Tunbridgeware is a form of decorative woodwork, specifically mosaic veneer work, originating from Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge in Kent, England, reaching the height of its popularity during the Victorian era in the mid-19th century.
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