Circa 1840 Coromandel Pietra dura Book Stand, English
Having been the first to introduce English Makers Marked Coromandel to this antique community, we offer this Circa 1840 Antique Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Adjustable Bookstand. It was crafted by the renowned London maker of Luxury items, Field, of 56 Regent Street London. Brass makers mark is inset into the stand in the center of the stand base interior. The Best of the Best.
The set features gothic style mounts, enclosing a porcelain medallion on each side; decorated with white, red, and golden flora motifs known as Pietra dura. The wood stain and grain are deep, dark and rich. The stand is expandable and retracts its smallest size when in use, to allow proper storage and display of books. In excellent condition; A Treasure for the Ages.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, a treasured piece for any discerning collector.
Coromandel, made popular during the Reign of Queen Victoria, is one of the most rare and sought after wood types. It is no longer available, the closest existing wood being Ebony wood. This wood type was used on a variety of high-end luxury wood pieces prior to and during the Victorian era.
Dimensions: 13 inches wide, 6 inches deep, 6.25 inches high, expands to
Pietra dura developed from the ancient Roman opus sectile, which was initially architectural — used on floors and walls, with both geometric and figurative designs. In the Middle Ages cosmatesque floors and small columns on tombs and altars continued to use inlays of different colours in geometric patterns. Byzantine art continued with inlaid floors, but also produced some small religious figures in hard stone inlays. During the Italian Renaissance this technique again was used for images. The Florentines, who most fully developed the form, however, regarded it as 'painting in stone'.
Period: 19th Century, 1840 | Provenance: Scotland, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes, The Coorie Doon Collection - Winter 2024-2025
Having been the first to introduce English Makers Marked Coromandel to this antique community, we offer this Circa 1840 Antique Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Adjustable Bookstand. It was crafted by the renowned London maker of Luxury items, Field, of 56 Regent Street London. Brass makers mark is inset into the stand in the center of the stand base interior. The Best of the Best.
The set features gothic style mounts, enclosing a porcelain medallion on each side; decorated with white, red, and golden flora motifs known as Pietra dura. The wood stain and grain are deep, dark and rich. The stand is expandable and retracts its smallest size when in use, to allow proper storage and display of books. In excellent condition; A Treasure for the Ages.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, a treasured piece for any discerning collector.
Coromandel, made popular during the Reign of Queen Victoria, is one of the most rare and sought after wood types. It is no longer available, the closest existing wood being Ebony wood. This wood type was used on a variety of high-end luxury wood pieces prior to and during the Victorian era.
Dimensions: 13 inches wide, 6 inches deep, 6.25 inches high, expands to
Pietra dura developed from the ancient Roman opus sectile, which was initially architectural — used on floors and walls, with both geometric and figurative designs. In the Middle Ages cosmatesque floors and small columns on tombs and altars continued to use inlays of different colours in geometric patterns. Byzantine art continued with inlaid floors, but also produced some small religious figures in hard stone inlays. During the Italian Renaissance this technique again was used for images. The Florentines, who most fully developed the form, however, regarded it as 'painting in stone'.
Period: 19th Century, 1840 | Provenance: Scotland, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes, The Coorie Doon Collection - Winter 2024-2025
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.
Circa 1840 Coromandel Pietra dura Book Stand, English
Having been the first to introduce English Makers Marked Coromandel to this antique community, we offer this Circa 1840 Antique Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Adjustable Bookstand. It was crafted by the renowned London maker of Luxury items, Field, of 56 Regent Street London. Brass makers mark is inset into the stand in the center of the stand base interior. The Best of the Best.
The set features gothic style mounts, enclosing a porcelain medallion on each side; decorated with white, red, and golden flora motifs known as Pietra dura. The wood stain and grain are deep, dark and rich. The stand is expandable and retracts its smallest size when in use, to allow proper storage and display of books. In excellent condition; A Treasure for the Ages.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, a treasured piece for any discerning collector.
Coromandel, made popular during the Reign of Queen Victoria, is one of the most rare and sought after wood types. It is no longer available, the closest existing wood being Ebony wood. This wood type was used on a variety of high-end luxury wood pieces prior to and during the Victorian era.
Dimensions: 13 inches wide, 6 inches deep, 6.25 inches high, expands to
Pietra dura developed from the ancient Roman opus sectile, which was initially architectural — used on floors and walls, with both geometric and figurative designs. In the Middle Ages cosmatesque floors and small columns on tombs and altars continued to use inlays of different colours in geometric patterns. Byzantine art continued with inlaid floors, but also produced some small religious figures in hard stone inlays. During the Italian Renaissance this technique again was used for images. The Florentines, who most fully developed the form, however, regarded it as 'painting in stone'.
Period: 19th Century, 1840 | Provenance: Scotland, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes, The Coorie Doon Collection - Winter 2024-2025
Having been the first to introduce English Makers Marked Coromandel to this antique community, we offer this Circa 1840 Antique Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Adjustable Bookstand. It was crafted by the renowned London maker of Luxury items, Field, of 56 Regent Street London. Brass makers mark is inset into the stand in the center of the stand base interior. The Best of the Best.
The set features gothic style mounts, enclosing a porcelain medallion on each side; decorated with white, red, and golden flora motifs known as Pietra dura. The wood stain and grain are deep, dark and rich. The stand is expandable and retracts its smallest size when in use, to allow proper storage and display of books. In excellent condition; A Treasure for the Ages.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, a treasured piece for any discerning collector.
Coromandel, made popular during the Reign of Queen Victoria, is one of the most rare and sought after wood types. It is no longer available, the closest existing wood being Ebony wood. This wood type was used on a variety of high-end luxury wood pieces prior to and during the Victorian era.
Dimensions: 13 inches wide, 6 inches deep, 6.25 inches high, expands to
Pietra dura developed from the ancient Roman opus sectile, which was initially architectural — used on floors and walls, with both geometric and figurative designs. In the Middle Ages cosmatesque floors and small columns on tombs and altars continued to use inlays of different colours in geometric patterns. Byzantine art continued with inlaid floors, but also produced some small religious figures in hard stone inlays. During the Italian Renaissance this technique again was used for images. The Florentines, who most fully developed the form, however, regarded it as 'painting in stone'.
Period: 19th Century, 1840 | Provenance: Scotland, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes, The Coorie Doon Collection - Winter 2024-2025
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.