A George III mahogany pedestal quartet music stand, in the m...

Hammer

£1,100

A George III mahogany pedestal quartet music stand, in the manner of Gillows, the rectangular adjustable book rest over three further sliding book rests to each side, raised upon a reeded tapering column extending to four down swept supports inlaid with ebony stringing, 97cm high to 130cm high with book rest up

Provenance: The Estate of Lord Kenyon, Gredington.

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Minor splits to top above hinge fittings, with a 6cm chip to the edge, hinges appear to have been replaced/repaired, underside hinge block is detached. The detachable book support rail looks to be associated, some loss of ebony banding to all corners, full width split to board under hinged cover, minor rubbing wear to all slides, minor scuffs and knocks to down swept supports commensurate with age and use, metal bracket fitted to underside of supports.
Reeded column typical of Gillows furniture.
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