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19th Century Carved Eagle Lectern
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for sale €4,271     $4,636
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19th Century Carved Eagle Lectern

19th century
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A good 19th.C. freestanding carved oak lectern the original octagonal Gothic column with shaped and carved supports, steel casters and castellated top. The wonderful carved eagle with talons clasping a ball and wings in flight with book rest. Size:- Height... 59.5''/ 151cm. Width...21''/ 53cm. Max.Depth...25''/ 63.5cm. Wingspan Width...20.5''/ 52cm. Bookrest Height...16.5''/ 42cm. In good overall condition and fit for use. Free U.K. Delivery on this Lectern.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Eagle Lectern to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 04989503
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-carved eagle plumage: distinct chisel and gouge tool marks.
Gothic Revival castellated capital: classic Victorian church furnishings.
Quarter-sawn oak shaft: medullary rays, the silvery flecks of English oak.
Natural shrinkage line in the turned orb: age-related timber movement.
Cruciform base with small metal castors: typical late 19th-century ecclesiastical pattern.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA569929
Dealers Internal Reference
21823
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Description
A good 19th.C.
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freestanding carved oak lectern the original octagonal Gothic column with shaped and carved supports, steel casters and castellated top.
John Howkins Antiques

The wonderful carved eagle with talons clasping a ball and wings in flight with book rest. Size:- Height... 59.5''/ 151cm. Width...21''/ 53cm. Max.Depth...25''/ 63.5cm. Wingspan Width...20.5''/ 52cm. Bookrest Height...16.5''/ 42cm. In good overall condition and fit for use. Free U.K. Delivery on this Lectern.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Eagle Lectern to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 04989503
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-carved eagle plumage: distinct chisel and gouge tool marks.
Gothic Revival castellated capital: classic Victorian church furnishings.
Quarter-sawn oak shaft: medullary rays, the silvery flecks of English oak.
Natural shrinkage line in the turned orb: age-related timber movement.
Cruciform base with small metal castors: typical late 19th-century ecclesiastical pattern.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA569929
Dealers Internal Ref
21823
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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19th Century Carved Eagle Lectern

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century carved oak eagle lectern featuring an outstretched eagle atop an architectural Gothic column and triform base.
19th Century Carved Eagle Lectern
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A 19th-century carved oak eagle lectern featuring an outstretched eagle atop an architectural Gothic column and triform base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLecterns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved eagle wings, Gothic architectural column, Triform base
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This freestanding 19th-century Gothic Revival lectern consists of a warm brown carved oak structure standing 151 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. The top features a carved eagle with its wings outstretched in flight and talons clasping a ball, resting above a castellated top. The octagonal Gothic column includes shaped and carved vertical supports that extend down to a triform base fitted with steel casters, whilst displaying distinct wood grain patterns across its rich timber surfaces. Suitable for use in a home library, study, or ecclesiastical interior, the piece serves as an imposing architectural reading stand. The sturdy column and substantial base provide a stable platform, while the integrated book rest positioned beneath the eagle's wings offers a practical surface for reading large volumes or displaying open books. Steel casters attached to the base allow for straightforward repositioning across interior floor surfaces.

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Eagle lecterns emerged in the medieval period and gained renewed popularity during the 19th-century Gothic Revival movement. The eagle traditionally symbolises St John the Evangelist, whose gospel was considered to soar to high theological heights, making it a standard motif for supporting sacred texts.

These pieces were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as oak or walnut. Craftsmen used traditional joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, with hand-carved feathers and architectural detailing on the central column.

Authentic period lecterns exhibit hand-tool marks, variable oxidation in recessed carving details, and natural wear around the base and book ledge. Construction methods show hand-fitted joinery rather than modern machine precision.

A carved lectern functions as a sculptural statement piece in a study, library, or entrance hallway. It can be utilized to display large art monographs, historic atlases, or open guest books.

Dust regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking or cracking of the wood.
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