English Oak Wood John Watts Book Rest. Menu Holder Display. Music Stand.

This handsome book stand is manufactured by John Watts and is a great way to display cook books in the kitchen, menus or a guest book.

Description

This handsome book stand is manufactured by John Watts and is a great way to display cook books in the kitchen, menus or a guest book. It could even be used for sheet music.

The stand is made of wood and has a label that reads 'John Watts (Sheffield & London) Ltd. Sheffield, England. Watt's Patent. London address 18 Soho Sq'.

A really useful item that has an adjustable swivel top and extendable arms that unfold to stretch across arms of an armchair when reading or can be safely placed on a shelf.

Maker: John Watts (Sheffield & London) Ltd.

Period: Mid 20th century.

Material: Wood. Metal.

Size: Length of book holder 30 cm (12 inches). Height 23 cm (9 inches) approx.

Full length of arms when unfolded: 76 cm (30 inches).

Condition: Very good used vintage / antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. No breaks or repairs. Open, closes and swivels as it should. Please see pictures.

References

SKU: NUM99124711