Book rest
Bershaw Book Rest
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mahogany and metal
Measurements
230 x 107 mm; 915 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20860
Summary
A folded mahogany book rest, with two lateral supporting hinged arms and central, rotating book rest pierced panel. Manufacturer's name painted on central rest panel, The Bershaw Book Rest, Made in England. Metal pivot similarly labelled with embossed lettering. Broken metal prop pin with rest.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Bershaw Book Rest, manufacturer