Late medieval English lectern stand
- Period
- Circa 1480
- Origin
- England
- Dimensions
- W 17.5" × H 17.5" × D 43.75"
- Reference
- #Marh246
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Late medieval English lectern stand with a spiralled, “rope-work†carved shaft supported by a crucifom base. Probably made for use during the reading of scripture and the liturgies in a parish church, England, oak, c. 1480.
Book-rest lost and cruciform supports reduced in length.
Undisturbed dry grey surface consistent with centuries of use in a parish church.