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nuteacher

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Re: What is it?
« Reply #15 on: July 21, 2013, 02:28:17 pm »
OK...it weighs in at a less-than-hefty 5 pounds, measures 17" h x 13"w x 10"d.  More photos:

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Re: What is it?
« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2013, 02:54:22 pm »
Well, found this but whether or not these dealers 'know' what they are describing/selling.......or just assuming   ::)

http://www.fortelezaantiques.com/items/1014930/item1014930store.html


"Unusual 18thc pine wood book stand or lectern-on turned base that permits piece to pivot--has two candle holders holding 4 candles for illumination--termite damage-termites dead dead-the iron candle holders have been welded later to repair--perfect for display of small paintings-rare piece-21 inches high-12.5 inches deep and 16 inches wide"

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Re: What is it?
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2013, 03:22:43 pm »
That's it! How in the world did you find the link?

 I wonder at the measurements...I didn't include the finial in the height or the candle holders in the width/depth which may account for the difference.

Mine is missing the top to the finial (assuming there is supposed to be one; the one in the photo looks like an afterthought...), but appears to be in good condition otherwise. Assuming mine is an authentic "Italian 18thc Book Stand with Candle Holders" valued at $595,   it's a good find for a thrift shop!  :D

 Thanks so much for your interest and information!

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Re: What is it?
« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2013, 03:23:40 pm »
well if thats been done with a rouiter....i,d better start learning....Chinese :D
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2013, 07:23:48 pm »
Where are you located ??   I wouldn`t get too excited yet !!  That one that Sapphire found was in Puerto Rico !!
I don`t think it was made in the 18th century !! I still think its pretty new !! I find it odd that if it was as old as they say why are these two almost identical right down to the poorly carved/routed wood and the  wood candleholders are identical with no imperfections !! The one Sapphire found said nothing nor did it show how it was put together which would have indicated its age !! Normally that's what we would look for !!
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #20 on: July 21, 2013, 09:34:12 pm »
Awwww.... don't spoil my delusion (if that's what it is.)    :-\ We  found it in a thrift store at South Lake Tahoe which is on the border of CA and NV, where many very wealthy people live...

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Re: What is it?
« Reply #21 on: July 21, 2013, 11:18:21 pm »
Ahem......where many poor people live that used to be wealthy before they spent it at the Casinos!  :)  LOL

Been there on family vacations many times (not the casinos but Lake Tahoe). 

For the two to be exactly the same in appearances...still sticking with my 1990's dating!
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2013, 08:13:03 am »
Beautiful view! :)
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2013, 12:17:46 pm »
Quote from: KC on July 21, 2013, 11:18:21 pm
Ahem......where many poor people live that used to be wealthy before they spent it at the Casinos!  :)  LOL

Been there on family vacations many times (not the casinos but Lake Tahoe). 

For the two to be exactly the same in appearances...still sticking with my 1990's dating!
i did,nt know that there were any poor people in America....apart from Detroitees....
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« Reply #24 on: July 22, 2013, 06:55:15 pm »
Agree, Lake Tahoe is gorgeous!  BUT COLD!!!!!!!!!!  The water is freezing!!!!  But have always loved the story about the Tea House on Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle!
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2013, 07:15:16 pm »
Back to the object in question.
If I was a betting person, I'd say the one down in Puerto Rico has had its lamp fittings removed as well. :-X
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2013, 07:52:17 pm »
Quote from: sapphire on July 21, 2013, 02:54:22 pm
Well, found this but whether or not these dealers 'know' what they are describing/selling.......or just assuming   ::)

http://www.fortelezaantiques.com/items/1014930/item1014930store.html


"Unusual 18thc pine wood book stand or lectern-on turned base that permits piece to pivot--has two candle holders holding 4 candles for illumination--termite damage-termites dead dead-the iron candle holders have been welded later to repair--perfect for display of small paintings-rare piece-21 inches high-12.5 inches deep and 16 inches wide"

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termite damage....ha, ..looks more like bullet holes..... ;D
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #27 on: July 23, 2013, 05:03:26 pm »
Times are (were)tough...maybe a shotgun? My wife says it's used for a 'distressed' look, along with a hammer and other instruments of torture.. :D
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #28 on: July 23, 2013, 05:17:07 pm »
Quote from: nuteacher on July 23, 2013, 05:03:26 pm
Times are (were)tough...maybe a shotgun? My wife says it's used for a 'distressed' look, along with a hammer and other instruments of torture.. :D
yeah!!...wives can be like that sometimes..... ;D
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Re: What is it?
« Reply #29 on: July 23, 2013, 10:10:28 pm »
No Comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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