Antique Artist's Easel, English, Oak, Adjustable, Rest, Lectern, Edwardian, 1910

This is an antique artist's easel. An English, oak adjustable draughtsman's rest or lectern, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Fascinating Edwardian easel for the artist or orator.

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order.

Select oak shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues.

Offering adjustment for height, angle and orientation.

Generously sized top with raised document rest - 71cm x 45cm (28" x 17.75").

Drawer to side, dressed with a brass drop pendant handle over foliate backplate.

Opening the drawer reveals a useful pen tray and lower compartment.

Secondary compartment set into the support stand.

Standing reassuringly upon square section trestle feet.

Maker's plaque to stand reads 'Manufactured by J.Bryce Smith Ltd, London'

Writing surface engraved 'Winsor & Newton Ltd, Made in England'

This is a superb antique artist's easel, offering an adjustment range to cover any need. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to present.

Dimensions:

Max width: 71cm (28'')

Max depth: 60.5cm (23.75'')

With Rest set to Horizontal:

Lowest height: 90.5cm (35.75'').

Raised height: 135cm (53.25'').

Origin : United Kingdom
Manufacture Date : Circa 1910
Materials : Oak