A William IV or early Victorian rosewood and mahogany portfolio stand, circa 1830-40, the hinged rectangular side panels ratcheted and individually adjustable above turned stretchers on compressed bun-feet, 72cm wide x 67cm deep x 111cm high.

Footnote: A design for a similar folio stand was published by William Smee and Son in their Designs for Furniture, 1850-55. For a near identical example, see Christie's South Kensington, The Winkworth Collection: A Treasure House Of Canadiana In London, 1 April 2015, lot 25.

Condition Report

Veneer loss and lifting to one of the supports. Losses to mouldings around base of side supports on both sides. Loss to disc cap at the terminal of one support. Loss to turned disc cap to centre of support on one side. Minor cosmetic marks in places, none disfiguring.

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