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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
Antique Gothic Revival Large English Brass Bronze Eagle Church Lectern Podium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Revival Large English Brass/Bronze Eagle Lectern Podium Stand. Item is engraved at
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Eagles 16th Century from North Italy Church Lectern
Located in Brussels, Brussels
from the Italian Renaissance. Very Fine and delicate sculpture
The pair of eagles served at the time
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Double-Side Lectern on Cabinet with Carved Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
grandeur and neoclassical influences of the period. The two-side swivel lectern, features a prominent eagle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Music Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
this particular, Gothic table lectern stand out from the ones we have seen before is the winged eagle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass
