{"product_id":"antique-victorian-brass-collapsible-book-rack","title":"Antique Victorian Brass Mounted Collapsible Book Rack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"141\"\u003eA richly detailed late Victorian book rack with arched ends dressed in pierced gilt brass and studded bosses that echo medieval door ironwork. The ends hinge up to act as sturdy bookends and fold flat when not in use, making this a practical and portable “book trough” for current reading. The base is walnut or mahogany with an ebonized perimeter, a favorite finish of the period that sets off the warm old gold tone of the mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eLikely English work from the Birmingham and London trade, c.1880 to 1900, the quality aligns with the luxury stationer wares retailed by houses such as Asprey, Leuchars, and Betjemann. The circular oculus and laurel wrapped oval medallion bring a Gothic and Renaissance Revival mix that reads perfectly in English country house, dark academia, and library chic interiors. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePersonally sourced and imported from the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"974\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"982\"\u003e7.5 H x 14.25 W x 6.25 D inches\u003cbr data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eComfortably holds 8 to 12 octavo volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eWalnut or mahogany, ebonized edge banding, pierced and chased gilt brass mounts, domed stud bosses, brass hinges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eIdeal on a writing desk, console, or bookshelf to corral a rotating row of favorites. Folds flat for easy storage or travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood antique condition with honest wear. Brass mounts show mellowed gilding, small marks, and natural toning. Ebonized edges with scattered touch ins and surface scuffs. Minor age related shrinkage lines and a faint warp along the plinth edge as shown. Hinges strong and ends raise and lower smoothly. Underside shows old finish wear consistent with age. Clean and ready to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50583822532886,"sku":"AMD-0120","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/biggergoldbookstandDSA03443.jpg?v=1759867666","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-victorian-brass-collapsible-book-rack","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}