Shackladys Antiques

Description

A carved oak lectern of Gothic Revival taste, the rectangular book rest set at a fixed reading angle with a moulded lip to the lower edge, designed to support an open volume. The top is raised on a well-articulated stem composed of clustered columnar elements with ring turning, leading down to a robust, cruciform base. The supporting structure beneath the rest is formed from shaped brackets with characteristic trefoil piercings, echoing medieval ecclesiastical tracery and lending the piece a strong architectural quality.
The timber displays a rich, warm brown patina with visible grain throughout, complementing the crispness of the carved details. The base terminates in four splayed feet with further cut-out decoration,
Dimensions
Height: 56 inches – 142cm
Width: 22 inches – 56cm
Depth: 21.5 inches – 55cm