An English neoclassical mahogany adjustable duet stand 19th century and later

Cove Landing, New York

Overall good condition; the wood candle arms probably replaced and originally brass; upper section with some further replacements; turned element to top of adjustable metal slide with minor cracks; one flower-head to center of capital replaced; base with some minor age cracks and with scuffs; feet lacking and now raised on dowels to underside of base; overall with some old marks and scratches.
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Please see page 30 for an illustration of this lot.