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Victorian Arts & Crafts Magazine Stand /Book Stand
A magnificent antique Victorian magazine stand or book rest dating from the late 19th century, originally a Quran stand. This beautiful folding lectern, or ‘rahla’, was made in the Middle East during the late 19th century from intricately carved hardwood (similar to teak) and inlaid with mother of pearl. It has a section of script to the base and is cut from a single piece of wood, interwoven through slots so that it folds and unfolds.
Although the form is of a Quran stand, these were often made for British customers for use as magazine or newspaper stands. These types of stands were also imported and retailed by Liberty & Co in the late 19th Century as illustrated in their 1860-90s catalogues. The carving and inlay on this example is particularly good.
Construction/Wood:
Carved Hardwood
Condition Report:
Good colour and patina. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Structurally solid and sturdy.
Dimensions:
Width: 25cm
Depth at Feet Open: 70cm
Height to Top Open: 46cm
Depth Closed: 3cm
Height Closed: 74cm DELIVERY
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Collection welcome please contact us to arrange a convenient collection time.
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Woodlesford
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 8PU
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Although the form is of a Quran stand, these were often made for British customers for use as magazine or newspaper stands. These types of stands were also imported and retailed by Liberty & Co in the late 19th Century as illustrated in their 1860-90s catalogues. The carving and inlay on this example is particularly good.
Construction/Wood:
Carved Hardwood
Condition Report:
Good colour and patina. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Structurally solid and sturdy.
Dimensions:
Width: 25cm
Depth at Feet Open: 70cm
Height to Top Open: 46cm
Depth Closed: 3cm
Height Closed: 74cm DELIVERY
We offer UK wide delivery via courier on all our items.
£34.95 Flat delivery charge to Mainland England - Additional items in the same delivery are delivered free of charge.
Mainland Scotland /Wales £49.95. Additional Items in same delivery add £49.95.
COLLECTION
Collection welcome please contact us to arrange a convenient collection time.
VIEWING
By appointment only.
RETURNS POLICY
Antique Furniture Direct offer a 30 Day no quibble returns policy - If you are at all unhappy with any item you have purchased please contact us within 30 days after receiving the item. We will be happy to refund the item in full including outbound delivery costs however return costs must be covered by the buyer.
PURCHASE
All our items can be purchased directly from our website.
Price
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Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1890
Late Victorian Antiques Material Hardwood
Origin Syrian
Item code as526a2922
Status For Sale
£145.00 
$194.84
€167.72
$194.84
€167.72
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Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 8PU
Tel : 07528604958
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