It was listed by Puckerings. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
It's angle can be easily adjusted by moving the easel back up or down the ridges.
There are two brass weights on cords to keep pages of a book open.
What is rather nice about this piece is the embossed English design registration number on the easel, 226968 which allows us to date to 1894, a true Victorian gem.
Excellent condition having been professionally re-polished to gleam, the front panel measuring 9 3/4" x 7 1/2" The book displayed measures 7 1/4" x 5" closed or 10" wide as shown in the photograph.
Item ID: 34191
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique English Oak & Brass Book Rest / Lectern - Reg. No. For 1894
