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Why is an eagle used for a lectern?
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Carved eagles are frequently used on lecterns to symbolize St. John the Apostle, and the truth of his writing. Eagles also were considered to fly the closest to heaven and be able to look into the sun, making them a highly religious symbol. Shop an array of eagle-accented lecterns on 1stDibs.
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Carved Wood Eagle Lectern
Located in London, England
Carved wooden eagle lectern on stand in original paint finish. Circa 1840
H:174 cm W:75 cm D:60 cm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Pine
Antique cast bronze high relief eagle lectern - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
An eagle lectern is a lectern in the shape of an eagle on whose outstretched wings the Bible or
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Ecclesiastical Carved and Gilded Eagle Lectern from Wales, c.1830
Located in Austin, TX
A large carved and gilded wooden eagle lectern, from Wales, c. 1830, for ecclesiastical use - such
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 18th century tall French Louis XV Carved Oak Eagle Lectern
Located in Troy, NY
lectern supported by a finely detailed eagle, on carved stem and tripod base ending in ball and claw feet.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Music Stands
Materials
Oak
Pair of Tall Eagle Lecterns, Bronze, Etc, 16th Century and Later
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of easels in the shape of an eagle. Bronze, iron. 16th-17th century.
Rear supports.
Pair
Category
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Enormous Antique Bronze Eagle Sculpture Church Bible Stand or Saint John Lectern
Located in Lisse, NL
Monumental Bronze Eagle Lectern Sculpture – Symbol of Saint John the Evangelist – Church Relic, ca
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
$10,615
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