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antique collectibles: book rests
Small items of furniture to either hold or support books
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#10076 A George IV Period Folding Rosewood Book Rest, Reading & Music Stand.
gerald mathias fine antique boxes, chiswick, united kingdom
A Large Fine Quality George IV Rosewood Book Rest, Reading & Music Stand with twelve angle options, folding into its frame. Measurements 44 x 30 x 7 cm. Maximum height 32.5 cm Weight 0.935 kg
£995.00
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#9993 A Georgian Chinoiserie Music Stand
gerald mathias fine antique boxes, chiswick, united kingdom
A very fine Georgian Chinoiserie Table Top Music Stand C1820, the shaped rectangular rest depicting masked figures with foliate, scroll and floral decorations. Pages are held in place by means of a sprung, spiral turned...
£995.00
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William IV Satinwood and Brass Book Trough
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830, William IV satinwood and gilded brass book trough. The large satinwood top has a three quarter gallery with arched designs and lifting handles. It has baize underneath to prevent it from scratching other...
£1,250.00
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Pietra Dura Style Book Slide
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880, coromandel and gilded brass pietra dura style bookslide. With English marble and precious stone inlay, the slide has hinged ends which can extend to hold more books, and a makers plaque in the...
£675.00
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