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Brass Lectern
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Brass Lectern

19th century
Description

A good 19th century brass church lectern.

It is very heavy (2.5kg), substantial and bears the mark of Jones and Willis who were established around 1840 and manufactured fittings for churches, including the brassware and stained glass windows .

In excellent condition.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Table Lectern to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1105984
Dealers Internal Reference
A4359
Description
A good 19th century brass church lectern.

It is very heavy (2.

“
5kg), substantial and bears the mark of Jones and Willis who were established around 1840 and manufactured fittings for churches, including the brassware and stained glass windows.
Jane Short Antiques

.

In excellent condition.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Table Lectern to the 19th Century.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105984
Dealers Internal Ref
A4359
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base.
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Archive I A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base.

Brass Lectern

Archive II A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base. View II
Archive III A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base. View VIII
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Jane Short Antiques

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Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base.
Brass Lectern
Ref: SA1105984
A polished brass tabletop lectern featuring quatrefoil corner cutouts, an engraved Gothic monogram inside a central medallion, a scalloped lip, and a stepped circular pedestal base.
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  • ObjectLecterns & Book Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsQuatrefoil cutouts, Gothic monogram, Scalloped ledge, Stepped pedestal base
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century church lectern is a Gothic Revival book stand made of solid brass with a polished gold finish. The tabletop surface incorporates four quatrefoil corner cutouts, a central circular medallion engraved with a Gothic monogram, and a scalloped lower ledge to hold books securely. A stepped circular pedestal base supports the reading shelf, complemented by visible circular rivets positioned around the central design. Practical dimensions measure 23 cm high by 28 cm wide and 23 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this heavy item sits on an office desk or study table to support reading material, reference books or display volumes.

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Gothic Revival table lecterns emerged during the nineteenth century as part of a renewed interest in medieval ecclesiastical design. Produced primarily for churches, chapels, and private devotional spaces, these stands held missals or sacred texts at an angle during readings.

Victorian missal stands were predominantly cast or sheet brass, frequently featuring turned pedestals and weighted bases for stability. Decorative elements were typically achieved through engraving, fretwork, or pierced metal techniques such as quatrefoil motifs.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display signs of manual construction, such as hand-engraved motifs, threaded stem joints, and weighted bases filled with lead or iron. Natural surface wear and oxidisation in crevices also distinguish historic brass from modern reproductions.

An antique brass lectern functions effectively on an office desk or library table to hold large art volumes, reference books, or tablets. In a kitchen setting, it serves as a functional display for cookbooks while adding metallic contrast to surrounding surfaces.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent buildup. To maintain patination, avoid harsh chemical polishes and abrasive cleaners, opting instead for a light coat of microcrystalline wax to protect the brass surface.
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