Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, c.1890 Antiquarian Books All volumes show signs of

All volumes show signs of shelf wear to the extremities

A rare set from a highly sought after London silversmith

and compartments for pens

This book is his third and final volume in the influential series on Roman poets

The eagle to the front of the helmet relates to the eagle which was sent as a sign from Zeus (Ajax's grandfather) at the time of Ajax’s birth

Folding Enamel Coated Brass Book Rest / Lectern, c.1890 Antiquarian Books All volumes show signs ofA very fine brass book rest lectern, circa. late 19th Century. The rest is substantial in weight but of superbly useable proportions and folds flat, making it perfect for use as a cookbook stand or desk rest that will store in a drawer when not in use. The finely cast grill boasts tiny flowers, each crisply depicted. The original lead weights hand on two pieces of string. Fully adjustable from near 90 degree angle to flat. Historic repair to the strut