Price
£7800.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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A truly rare 15th century Norman walnut revolving bookstand. Circa 1480.
This rare bookstand has four facets to the top, each facet designed to hold a book. One of which has a pierced gothic arch storage space, possibly for quills or bookmarks. It is raised on a central chamfered column with four cross stretchers and stands on four splayed and shaped legs. The tapered top with galleried surround allows for a book to be displayed and read.
Stunning colour and patination, period restorations. Very solid and sturdy.
A rare survivor.
Note: In the Middle Ages, books were major status symbols for the very wealthy, indicating the educational and cultured sophistication of their owners. Therefore, this example would have come from a very wealthy household or church. See images.
Stock no 1690.
Dimensions
Height: 151.1 cms, Width: 96.5 cms, Depth: 106.7 cmsStock number
STOCK NO 1690.Open any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
