Lectern
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
metal, wood and leather
Measurements
140 mm (H); 15 mm (H); 30 mm (W); 45 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Glasgow
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149200
Summary
Small wooden lectern with a leather-bound Bible attached by a metal chain. Label under the lectern printed by D.Bryce and Son, Glasgow. Chaining of Single Books in Churches. The chaining of single books in churches doubtless originated in the Injunctions given by Edward VI to the Clergie and the Laietie in 1547... Blades Books in Chains.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
'Chaining of Single Books in Churches. The chaining of single books in churches doubtless originated in the Injuunctions given by Edward VI to the Clergie and the Laietie in 1547... Blades Books in Chains'. (printed label under the lectern)