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Antique Book Stand by L.w.noyes, Chicago, Noyes
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Antique Book Stand by L.w.noyes, Chicago, Noyes

19th century
Sold 12 August 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques
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This lovely antique dictionary stand was originally designed by L.W. Noyes, of Iowa, for Chicago firm Giffen & Giffen and was designed to display heavy or thick books, usually dictionaries, religious texts, or other large reference materials. The stand adjustable: Its oak panels move up and down on the cast-iron base and can be tilted back or forward so the text sits at an ideal angle. C1880

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Book Stand to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
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Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

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This lovely antique dictionary stand was originally designed by L.W.
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Noyes, of Iowa, for Chicago firm Giffen & Giffen and was designed to display heavy or thick books, usually dictionaries, religious texts, or other large reference materials.
Colin Brand Antiques

The stand adjustable: Its oak panels move up and down on the cast-iron base and can be tilted back or forward so the text sits at an ideal angle. C1880

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Book Stand to the Victorian era.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA678509
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CRB
Colin Brand Antiques
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An antique floor-standing wooden and cast iron dictionary holder featuring dual angled bookrests and a tripod base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique floor-standing wooden and cast iron dictionary holder featuring dual angled bookrests and a tripod base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Book Stand by L.w.noyes, Chicago, Noyes

Archive II An antique floor-standing wooden and cast iron dictionary holder featuring dual angled bookrests and a tripod base. View II
Archive III An antique floor-standing wooden and cast iron dictionary holder featuring dual angled bookrests and a tripod base. View III
Archive IV An antique floor-standing wooden and cast iron dictionary holder featuring dual angled bookrests and a tripod base. View IV
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Colin Brand Antiques

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Gloucestershire
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An antique floor-standing wooden and cast iron dictionary holder featuring dual angled bookrests and a tripod base.
Antique Book Stand by L.W.Noyes, Chicago, Noyes
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An antique floor-standing wooden and cast iron dictionary holder featuring dual angled bookrests and a tripod base.
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  • ObjectBook Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialCast Iron, Wood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsAdjustable dual bookrests, Tripod metal base, Exposed mechanical springs, Cast iron framing
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

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Book stands and dictionary holders became prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as large reference volumes, such as unabridged dictionaries and encyclopaedias, grew in popularity for home and institutional libraries.

Manufacturers typically combined durable structural elements like cast iron or forged steel with wooden support boards, often utilising hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany for the book rests.

Authentic pieces often feature maker marks, patent dates, or manufacturer stamps on the metal base, alongside period-appropriate hardware like exposed coil springs, cast iron framing, and traditional wood joinery.

This item functions effectively as a focal point in a study or living area, serving as a functional display for an open art book, a cherished family Bible, or as standalone industrial decor.

Maintain the wood with appropriate microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain, while cleaning the metal components gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth to prevent rust without damaging the original patina.
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