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Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, C.1890
Harrington Antiques
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Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, C.1890

19th century
Description

A very fine brass book rest / lectern, circa. late 19th Century.

The rest is substantial in weight but of superbly useable proportions and folds flat, making it perfect for use as a cookbook stand or desk rest that will store in a drawer when not in use.

The finely cast grill boasts tiny flowers, each crisply depicted. The original lead weights hand on two pieces of string. Fully adjustable from near 90 degree angle to flat.

Historic repair to the strut at the back which is holding strong. The ends of the rest have been turned up they are uniformly turned up in the same manner and angle indicating a previous owner has done this deliberately, possibly to keep pages in place.

Original red label to the underside which reads, 'This article is enamel coated and does not require polishing. Can be cleaned with a duster.'

Dimensions:-

Width: 25.75cm

Height: 22.5cm

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UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
25.8cm (10.16")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Brass Folding Book Rest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221873
Dealers Internal Reference
8028
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Description
A very fine brass book rest / lectern, circa. late 19th Century.
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The rest is substantial in weight but of superbly useable proportions and folds flat, making it perfect for use as a cookbook stand or desk rest that will store in a drawer when not in use.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. An antique brass folding book rest featuring an intricate pierced fretwork pattern, adjustable easel backing, and weighted page holder cords.
fig 1. Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, C.1890

The finely cast grill boasts tiny flowers, each crisply depicted. The original lead weights hand on two pieces of string. Fully adjustable from near 90 degree angle to flat.

Historic repair to the strut at the back which is holding strong. The ends of the rest have been turned up they are uniformly turned up in the same manner and angle indicating a previous owner has done this deliberately, possibly to keep pages in place.

fig 2. An antique brass folding book rest featuring an intricate pierced fretwork pattern, adjustable easel backing, and weighted page holder cords.
fig 2. Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, C.1890

Original red label to the underside which reads, 'This article is enamel coated and does not require polishing. Can be cleaned with a duster.'

Dimensions:-

Width: 25.75cm

Height: 22.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
25.8cm (10.16")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Brass Folding Book Rest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221873
Dealers Internal Ref
8028
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

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An antique brass folding book rest featuring an intricate pierced fretwork pattern, adjustable easel backing, and weighted page holder cords.
Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, c.1890
Ref: SA1221873
An antique brass folding book rest featuring an intricate pierced fretwork pattern, adjustable easel backing, and weighted page holder cords.
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FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, tabletop lecterns and book rests gained widespread popularity in domestic libraries, study rooms, and ecclesiastical settings, reflecting the Victorian revival of Gothic and medieval decorative arts.

These items were predominantly crafted from cast or sheet brass, featuring intricate hand-pierced or machine-stamped reticulated patterns, enamel detailing, and hinged ratchet mechanisms to allow variable reading angles.

Authentic pieces typically display natural surface patination, heavy cast metal construction, mechanical hinges with period fasteners, and functional elements such as original weighted cords designed to retain book pages.

A brass lectern serves as an elegant functional accent on an office desk holding reference material, on a kitchen island displaying a culinary text, or on a side table presenting an open art volume.

Regular gentle dusting with a soft dry cloth is recommended; avoid abrasive chemical polishes or water immersion that could strip original protective lacquers, damage enamel inserts, or remove desirable historical patina.
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