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Georgian Oak Folding Bookrest
For sale by Baggott & Co.
for sale €930     $1,010
£795
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Georgian Oak Folding Bookrest

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

An ingenious one piece folding bookrest

Made from one piece of wood, the carved hinge interlocking the two folding boards, each of moulded serpentine form.

English, circa 1800

For similar see: Pinto p.251 G282

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Oak Folding Bookrest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244299
Dealers Internal Reference
BCSL3004
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
An ingenious one piece folding bookrest
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Made from one piece of wood, the carved hinge interlocking the two folding boards, each of moulded serpentine form.
Baggott & Co.

English, circa 1800

For similar see: Pinto p.251 G282

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Oak Folding Bookrest to the 19th Century.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244299
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL3004
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges.
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Archive I A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges.

Georgian Oak Folding Bookrest

Archive II A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges. View II
Archive III A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges. View III
Archive IV A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges. View IV
Archive V A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges. View V
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
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Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges.
Georgian oak folding bookrest
Ref: SA1244299
A dark oak folding bookrest featuring an X-frame construction with scalloped top edges.
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  • ObjectBookrests & Lecterns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScalloped edges, X-frame structure, Interlocking folding mechanism
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 24 cm (9 in)

This Georgian oak folding bookrest originates from the 19th Century, exemplifying a gentleman's library accessory constructed for practical reading. The piece employs a dark brown oak timber finished with a rich, natural wood tone that highlights the grain. Composed of an ingenious interlocking X-frame structure derived from one piece of wood, the design utilizes a carved hinge to connect the two folding boards. Each board exhibits a moulded serpentine form complemented by scalloped top edges that create a decorative silhouette. The structure measures 33 cm high by 24 cm wide, standing stably on a tabletop or desk surface. Positioned within a modern study or office desk, this compact lectern serves as a functional rest for books and documents. The folding mechanism allows the item to collapse flat when not in use, making it easily portable and efficient for surface storage. Simple historical woodwork details and clean geometric lines define the piece, aligning with traditional English craftsmanship of the period. The straightforward form suits traditional writing spaces or acts as a decorative accent holding open volumes in a home library setting.

FAQs

A Georgian folding bookrest is a portable wooden support produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries, designed to hold books open flat or at an angle for hands-free reading on desktop surfaces.

These bookrests were typically crafted from native hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, using simple interlocking slots or X-frame hinges that allowed the structure to fold completely flat for storage.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-planed wood surfaces, hand-carved shaped or scalloped edges, original joinery, and natural patination around high-touch areas and folding joints.

Place the open bookstand on an office desk, library table, or kitchen island to display art volumes, historical texts, or heavy reference books as a functional focal point.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically, ensuring the item is kept away from direct heat sources to prevent warping.
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