Book rest
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
410 x 510 x 30 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27657
Summary
Carved wooden book rest. Front panel carved in relief with Gibbs family arms and motto; TENAX / PROPOSITI. Bottom left hand corner carved with interwoven; GA. Bottom right hand corner carved; G. Back panel with carved battleaxe motif. Inside hinged leaves, lining of deep blue velvet.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.