Jacobethan Adjustable Tabletop Bookstand
Updated October 24, 2026
| Lot number | 123 |
| Estimate | 80.00 - 120.00 CAD |
| Auction | ARTWORK, ANTIQUES & GOLD |
| Date | November 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM EST |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
An antique oak tabletop bookstand or lectern, designed in the Jacobethan style. The adjustable sloped rest features two panels of bobbin-turned latticework set within a substantial oak frame. The top rail is decoratively pierced with scrollwork and contains a central aperture. The stand is hinged and adjustable to multiple angles via a notched wooden support bar to the rear. The lower section features a decorative gallery of bobbin-turned spindles, all raised upon four small turned bun feet. The oak is finished with a dark stain that highlights the natural grain. A small white paper label is affixed to the underside bearing the characters R.L. Dimensions: W 40.5 cm x D 35.5 cm x H 14 cm (folded flat). Measured against a tape measure. Condition: Good antique condition. Surface wear is evident throughout, including scuffs, scratches, and indentations consistent with age and functional use. There is visible wear to the stained finish. A small circular hole to the centre of the top rail suggests a missing decorative finial or book clip. Structural integrity is sound and the adjustment mechanism is in working order.
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