Early 20th Century Adjustable & Tilting Sculpture Stand. 19th Century

Early 20th Century Adjustable & Tilting Sculpture Stand. 19th CenturyAn substantial early 20th century sculpture stand sculptor's saddle, fully height adjustable with a tilting top. The stand is in a wholly original condition with small splatters of paint and varnish to the top. The top is edged to three sides and has a split to the wood but remains strong and stable. The top sits above two ribbed wooden struts which enable the stand to be heightened considerably (to standing height if desired). The stand would have

The notebook has some marks commensurate with age

Groves and Barker - Mariners' Compass and Sundial Makers with his friend and former co-apprentice Richard Groves and they traded from 16 Market Street

Height: 70cm

1771-1772 and is currently displayed at the Tate Gallery

The upholstery has some discolouration due to the age of the glue in places (please see photographs)

painting in the Midlands

The top is inset with original bevelled glass and lifts off to reveal original gold velvet lining

The boards show signs of general shelf wear to their edges

The hallmarks have been rubbed away

Width (stand to stand): 32cm

The fox dish has more turquoise coloured stones than that set into the cherub dish

The hip flask does show some wear commensurate with age (please see photographs) but remains in a good condition overall with a fully functioning twist and release cork cap