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Reference: 7016 Reading Table, Lectern, Folio Stand Approximate Age: 19thC, French Principal Wood: Oak Size: 35"(w) x 20"(d) x Varies(h) 90cm(w) x 51cm(d) x Varies (h) Price: SOLD XE.com Personal Currency Assistant

An Antique Oak Reading Table or Lectern.  Gothic styling, French markings to mechanism ("Brevet" = Patent).  Full working order.  Table elevates on a sprung mechanism (to full standing height) and also slides from side to side.  In addition the table top can be be rotated front to back.  Magnificent carved column. Original brass wheels and fittings. Suitable for use as a reading table, music stand, lectern, drawing table or as a display stand for art work.

FEATURES - 7016 Antique Oak Reading Table, Lectern, Art Stand

• A fine oak Reading Table or Lectern.  Probably French in origin.
• 19thC. Gothic styled carving
• Excellent carved oak base
• Wonderful colour and patina
• Base has cast iron counter weights set into the underside
• Mechanisms in full working order.
• Sprung elevation mechanism
• Top tilts and can rotate through the horizontal (see photos below and in the GALLERY)
• Original brass castors

DIMENSIONS - 7016 Antique Oak Reading Table,  Lectern, Art Stand

• Top width = 35" (90cm)
• Top depth = 20" (51cm)
• Height of whole structure:  Minimum 31" (79cm) (top laid flat)
• Height of whole structure:  Maximum 42"(107cm (top laid flat) or 49" 125cm (top vertical)