About: This solid brass piece with numerous articulating parts, thumb screws, slide adjustments, two candle holders and a magnifying glass may date to the early 1900s. It could be a fantastical decorative piece or something actually used in day-to-day life. We’ve seen it advertised as a “student desk apparatus”.
Why We Love It: Honestly we’re not exactly sure what this is despite hours of research. We just know that its plain old cool and looks great on a bookshelf. Thus we are calling it “decorative” only. The shelf wear to the pad feet indicate some age.
Condition: Some old wax, dust and shelf wear to the feet but overall excellent original condition. No breaks, repairs or otherwise.
Dims: 8” long x 6” Wide x 11.5” Tall without candles.
Location: Sperryville, VA
About: This solid brass piece with numerous articulating parts, thumb screws, slide adjustments, two candle holders and a magnifying glass may date to the early 1900s. It could be a fantastical decorative piece or something actually used in day-to-day life. We’ve seen it advertised as a “student desk apparatus”.
Why We Love It: Honestly we’re not exactly sure what this is despite hours of research. We just know that its plain old cool and looks great on a bookshelf. Thus we are calling it “decorative” only. The shelf wear to the pad feet indicate some age.
Condition: Some old wax, dust and shelf wear to the feet but overall excellent original condition. No breaks, repairs or otherwise.
Dims: 8” long x 6” Wide x 11.5” Tall without candles.
Location: Sperryville, VA
