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Victorian Brass and Mahogany Book Stand
A Brookes
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Victorian Brass and Mahogany Book Stand

19th century
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Victorian brass and mahogany revolving book stand with decorative tri splay feet. C.1865

Buy in confidence from established dealers. 30 years in business.

A Brookes has been a member with 'Selling Antiques' right from the start and has developed excellent client relationships.

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I always try to describe items both honestly and accurately if you are not completely satisfied with either your purchase or the service you receive throughout your transaction I will always do my best to remedy the situation. If you have any questions regarding this item please feel free to contact me. You can either email me or phone me at time from 9am up to 8pm GMT.

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Come and visit our show rooms and antiques warehouse during the week or make an appointment over the weekend. Enjoy browsing.

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A Brookes has dated this Victorian Brass Book Stand to the 1880s.

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Victorian brass and mahogany revolving book stand with decorative tri splay feet. C.1865

Buy in confidence from established dealers. 30 years in business.

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A Brookes has been a member with 'Selling Antiques' right from the start and has developed excellent client relationships.
A Brookes
fig 1. A Victorian brass and mahogany freestanding book stand with wirework compartments, an arched handle, and a tripod metal base.
fig 1. Victorian Brass and Mahogany Book Stand

A Brookes is a member of the 'Antiques are Green' movement and strongly believes in supporting the British Antiques trade and maintaining its wonderful heritage.

Buy in confidence:

I always try to describe items both honestly and accurately if you are not completely satisfied with either your purchase or the service you receive throughout your transaction I will always do my best to remedy the situation. If you have any questions regarding this item please feel free to contact me. You can either email me or phone me at time from 9am up to 8pm GMT.

All of our Georgian and Regency furniture goes to quality antiques fairs were it is vetted under strict regulations.

Come and visit our show rooms and antiques warehouse during the week or make an appointment over the weekend. Enjoy browsing.

Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Victorian Brass Book Stand to the 1880s.

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Archive I A Victorian brass and mahogany freestanding book stand with wirework compartments, an arched handle, and a tripod metal base.

Victorian Brass and Mahogany Book Stand

Archive II A Victorian brass and mahogany freestanding book stand with wirework compartments, an arched handle, and a tripod metal base. View II
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A Brookes
Telephone 07787 568923
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Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

Portabello
Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
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A Victorian brass and mahogany freestanding book stand with wirework compartments, an arched handle, and a tripod metal base.
Victorian Brass and mahogany book stand
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A Victorian brass and mahogany freestanding book stand with wirework compartments, an arched handle, and a tripod metal base.
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A Victorian brass book stand is a freestanding piece of accent furniture designed during the late 19th century to hold books, periodicals, or sheet music. Typically featuring a metal wirework compartment mounted on a wooden shelf with a metal support, these stands were constructed for use in reading rooms, parlours, and libraries.

These stands were constructed using cast or tubular brass alongside hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. The metal components were formed into bent wire dividers and secured to the wooden platform above a weighted metal tripod or quadruped base.

Authentic examples display aged oxidisation across the brass surfaces, hand-cut thread joinery, and natural wear to the timber shelf. Original pieces feature turned or tubular metal legs with cast feet rather than uniform machine-moulded contemporary fittings.

Position the stand alongside an armchair, sofa, or desk to display hardback books or periodicals. The combination of metallic brass and dark mahogany provides structural contrast within living spaces, study areas, or hallways.

Dust the mahogany platform with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish. Maintain the patinated brass frame by wiping gently with a dry cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that remove historic surface oxidisation.
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