Georgian mahogany folding bookrest by Gates of Brighton
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Georgian mahogany folding bookrest made by Gates of Church Street & Crown Street, Brighton. An ingenious one piece folding bookrest, the design as illustrated by Ince & Mayhew, published in 1762. This example bears a maker’s label, Gates of Church Street, Brighton and hand written mention on label of Crown Street. This is as illustrated in Pinto p.251 plate B282 and dates to circa 1800.
Additional Information
2372 (AB-126449)
W: 8.5" (21.6 cm)H: 13.8" (34.9 cm)D: 8" (20.3 cm)
19th Century, Georgian (1714 to 1837)
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom