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18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Silver Leaf Book Stand

About the Item

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the lectern sits on scrolled back legs over a scalloped apron decorated with a flower at the base. The stand features hand carved motifs throughout, including floral rosette medallions in each corner and leaf decor on the sides. The bookstand is further decorated with a carved foliage motif at the pediment. The Baroque music stand is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns the original two-tone polychromed and silver leaf patinated finish throughout. (Some paint chips here and there) . The Bible stand could also be used as a vanity in a master bath, only adding a small mirror on the facade. 17.5"W x 20"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Silver Leaf,Hand-Carved,Patinated,Polychromed,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 243-1361stDibs: LU951241093492

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