{"product_id":"antique-gothic-revival-carved-oak-lectern-19th-century-ecclesiastical-church-furniture-with-tracery-panels-and-carved-finials","title":"Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Lectern, 19th Century Ecclesiastical Church Furniture with Tracery Panels and Carved Finials","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial and finely carved Gothic Revival oak lectern, originating from a church or chapel setting in the nineteenth century. The piece is constructed in solid oak and exhibits the full vocabulary of Gothic Revival ecclesiastical carving, with pierced tracery panels, ogee-arched finials, a carved foliate frieze, and scrolled bracket supports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front face is divided into four pierced tracery panels, each carved with a quatrefoil and cross motif set within a pointed Gothic arch, in the manner of church screen or pew end tracery. Above the panels runs a continuous carved frieze of stylised interlacing foliage. The piece is flanked by two tall, elaborately carved finials rising\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom scrolled acanthus brackets, each terminating in a carved fleur-de-lis style crest with further scrollwork and a stepped pointed cap, echoing the form of a Gothic pinnacle or spire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reading surface sits at a comfortable working height and is bordered by a moulded edge, with the reverse left plain in keeping with traditional ecclesiastical construction. The base is fitted with a stepped plinth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a substantial and architectural piece of furniture, well suited to a hallway, library, study, or as a striking decorative feature. It would equally suit a church, chapel, or any interior with a Gothic Revival or ecclesiastical theme. Given its scale and carving, this is the type of piece that anchors a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition commensurate with age and originally intended use. The oak has developed a deep, even patina. Some minor losses, age cracks, and old worm to the underside and rear surfaces are present, as expected of a piece of this age, along with small old repairs typical of furniture that has been in continuous service. Structurally sound throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 113 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 35.5 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight to top of finials: 158 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight to reading surface: 100 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"windsorvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58159669346678,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/2834\/5765\/files\/3D963F5A-076F-483B-9056-2EB2C083194A.jpg?v=1782483184","url":"https:\/\/windsor-vintage.co.uk\/products\/antique-gothic-revival-carved-oak-lectern-19th-century-ecclesiastical-church-furniture-with-tracery-panels-and-carved-finials","provider":"windsorvintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}