Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, c.1890 Art Nouveau

Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, c.1890 Art NouveauA very fine brass book rest lectern, circa. late 19th Century. The rest is substantial in weight but of superbly useable proportions and folds flat, making it perfect for use as a cookbook stand or desk rest that will store in a drawer when not in use. The finely cast grill boasts tiny flowers, each crisply depicted. The original lead weights hand on two pieces of string. Fully adjustable from near 90 degree angle to flat. Historic repair to the strut

fully hallmarked for London

Bindings of each volume remain very tight

Full maroon leather prize binding with gilt stamped decoration throughout

As a supplement

1875) is a British company founded by Francis Barker in London in 1846

most notably to the left edge

Five raised bands and red leather title panel to the spine

but still clearly hallmarked '375' (9 carat gold)

Original purchase receipt included

Housed in a later gilt frame

Prize plate to front pastedown

An unusual early 19th century French neoclassical giltwood and gesso pier mirror