English

circa 1800 - 1810

Early 19th Century Regency Period Adjustable Music Stand

The ratcheted rectangular mahogany top with a solid inset with ebony outline stringing is cross banded on solid mahogany mouldings. The detachable reading slip sits in place to hold music sheets. The top will slide horizontally to one side as to allow more than one musician to read and play at the same time.

The metamorphic top with fine reeded edges sits above the original gilt brass collar moulding and a gilt brass pin. The mahogany support is pierced with several holes to allow various heights reaching a maximum height of 102.00 cm. The mahogany and ebony inlaid pedestal is finished to all four sides and conceals the metamorphic column when the music stand is at its lowest point of 75.00 cm.

The music table is supported on a characteristic stepped pedestal that is seen mainly on Thomas and William Wilkinson furniture. The concave plinth base is decorated with roundels above ebonised ring turned and tapered toes that terminate on original gilt brass capped castors.

N.B.
I personally like the ingenuity of the concave base, allowing musical feet to be quite close to the reading table!

Dimensions

Height 75.00cm (29.53 inches)

Width 67.00cm (26.38 inches)

Depth 45.00cm (17.72 inches)

Height Framed 102.00 maxcm (40.16 inches)

Stock No: 11775