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Technique: Hand-Carved
French 19th Century Ebonized Duet Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French ebonized duet stand made in the 1800’s. This antique was built for duet performances with back to back sheet music stands and adjustable brass candle holders. The functional...
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19th Century French Other Antique Hand-Carved Books
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Brass
French 19th Century Oak Book Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This functional French antique is made of solid oak. Simply designed with a tilted surface for resting a book over a turned pedestal base with three splayed legs. Cleaned and polishe...
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19th Century French Other Antique Hand-Carved Books
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Brass
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The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
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Good quality carved and excellent condition statuettes.
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Antique & Unique Adjustable Bookstand with Hand Carved Leaf Pattern & Claw Feet
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