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Antique Music Holder

Traveling / Folding Easel or Sheet Music Holder
Traveling / Folding Easel or Sheet Music Holder

Traveling / Folding Easel or Sheet Music Holder

Located in Huntington, NY

Folding easel / sheet music holder.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Music Holder

Materials

Brass

Victorian Wicker Music Stand with Three Shelves and a Hinged Sheet Music Holder
Victorian Wicker Music Stand with Three Shelves and a Hinged Sheet Music Holder

Victorian Wicker Music Stand with Three Shelves and a Hinged Sheet Music Holder

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rarely seen, this music stand combines a beaded stanza image with curlicues, braid, banded balls at tops of supports and birdcages. It has beaded curlicues decorating the sides. Side...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Music Holder

Materials

Wicker

William IV Mahogany Duet Music Stand
William IV Mahogany Duet Music Stand

William IV Mahogany Duet Music Stand

Located in Essex, MA

With central finial and double lyre ratcheted sheet music holders and a single attached brass candle arm, raised on a turned reeded support, shaped triangular base and bun feet.

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1820s English William IV Antique Music Holder

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Mahogany

French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stands in Gaudi Style, Set of 7
French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stands in Gaudi Style, Set of 7

French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stands in Gaudi Style, Set of 7

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Group of 7 French Art Nouveau music sheet & book stands with an organic-inspired sculptural cast metal base and metal sheet music holder.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Music Holder

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Aluminum

A Regency rosewood music roll holder
A Regency rosewood music roll holder

A Regency rosewood music roll holder

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual late regency rosewood music note holder with an attractive feature with a lyre at the front raised on four solid rosewood carved feet.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Music Holder

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Rosewood

Regency Mahogany Mechanical Duet Music Stand
Regency Mahogany Mechanical Duet Music Stand

Regency Mahogany Mechanical Duet Music Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Unusual form with two adjustable sheet music or book holder with brass holders raisable with a crank that raises and lowers the stand.

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1810s English Regency Antique Music Holder

Materials

Brass

Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet
Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet

Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Newspaper holder no.33 by Thonet in original condition.

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1910s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Music Holder

Materials

Bentwood

Antique French Double Music Lectern in Carved Walnut and Pine, Circa 1700
Antique French Double Music Lectern in Carved Walnut and Pine, Circa 1700

Antique French Double Music Lectern in Carved Walnut and Pine, Circa 1700

Located in Dallas, TX

Our carved walnut and pine lectern would make a fascinating music sheet holder or a fine art display.

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Late 17th Century French Antique Music Holder

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Pine

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible or favorite volume on this elegant antique Baroque book stand, crafted in Italy circa 1880. Resting on four scrolled feet beneath a shaped front apron, the lectern f...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Music Holder

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Giltwood

Vienna Secession Bentwood Harp Motif Sheet Music Stand by Thonet No. 11852
Vienna Secession Bentwood Harp Motif Sheet Music Stand by Thonet No. 11852

Vienna Secession Bentwood Harp Motif Sheet Music Stand by Thonet No. 11852

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian Thonet Model 11852 music stand, crafted from bent oak wood with an adjustable sloped sheet music holder adorned with a central branded wood Art Nouveau lyre motif and ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Music Holder

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Oak

A music score holder made out of oak wood, USA 1912.
A music score holder made out of oak wood, USA 1912.

A music score holder made out of oak wood, USA 1912.

Located in Milan, IT

A music score holder, made out of oak wood and iron, with tripod legs.

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Music Holder

Materials

Iron

Early 1900s French Caned Louis XVI Style Porte-Revues Music Sheet Holder
Early 1900s French Caned Louis XVI Style Porte-Revues Music Sheet Holder

Early 1900s French Caned Louis XVI Style Porte-Revues Music Sheet Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Known in France as a porte-revues, this music sheet holder from the early 1900s has a “U” or “V” shaped form with beautiful caning on both sides.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Music Holder

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Wood

Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder
Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder

Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder

By Saint Louis

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The verre a dents tumbler glass rest over an empire style doré brass round basket cup holder with handle marked HP, Paris music box. The basket is adorned with diamond lace like in i...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Music Holder

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Crystal

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

It folds down and slides back and forth easily and features two swiveling brass sheet music holders at the front edge. The kick board has a lyre carved form with dentil molding and t...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Music Holder

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Newspaper Rack Model 11803, Otto Prutscher, Circa 1915
Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Newspaper Rack Model 11803, Otto Prutscher, Circa 1915

Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Newspaper Rack Model 11803, Otto Prutscher, Circa 1915

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant Art Nouveau magazine holder, or music stand, on outwardly curved feet with inset wooden panels.

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Music Holder

Materials

Beech

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Victorian papier-mache music stand
Victorian papier-mache music stand

Victorian papier-mache music stand

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H 43 in W 18 in D 18 in

Victorian papier-mache music stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian papier-mache music stand, in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge, the cartouche-form adjustable sheet music holder on a sprialed stem, joined by scrolled legs, decorated wi...

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19th Century British Antique Music Holder

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Music Stand Oak and Iron
Antique Victorian Music Stand Oak and Iron

Antique Victorian Music Stand Oak and Iron

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H 44 in W 20 in D 12.5 in

Antique Victorian Music Stand Oak and Iron

Located in Newtown, CT

Victorian oak and iron music stand. Adjustable height and angle. It raises from 44" to 64", the oak music holder is 20" x 14" and the base is 12.5" deep.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Music Holder

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Iron

Antique English Edwardian Sheet Music Holder
Antique English Edwardian Sheet Music Holder

Antique English Edwardian Sheet Music Holder

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Edwardian sheet music cabinet mahogany and brass circa 1890-1900 top drawer with sliding trays for sheet music

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Early 20th Century English Antique Music Holder

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder
Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Display your Bible, music score or your favorite recipe book on this decorative, antique stand!

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Early 20th Century French Antique Music Holder

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Brass

Georgian Duet Music Stand
Georgian Duet Music Stand

Georgian Duet Music Stand

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H 62 in Dm 17 in

Georgian Duet Music Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A George III mahogany adjustable duet music stand with brass candle arms, the 2 sided music holder resting on a reeded standard ending in a tripod base with replaced ball feet, circa...

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1790s English George III Antique Music Holder

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Brass

Mahogany Music Stand
Mahogany Music Stand

Mahogany Music Stand

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H 65.5 in W 18 in D 10 in

Mahogany Music Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Adjustable mahogany music stand. The sheet music holder is adjustable from behind by means of a brass turn knob.

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19th Century American Antique Music Holder

Materials

Brass

19th Century Adjustable Music Stand
19th Century Adjustable Music Stand

19th Century Adjustable Music Stand

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H 43.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Adjustable Music Stand

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century music stand the mahogany sheet music holder on telescopic brass support.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Music Holder

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Brass

Empire Style Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Ormolu-Mounted Duet Music Stand
Empire Style Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Ormolu-Mounted Duet Music Stand

Empire Style Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Ormolu-Mounted Duet Music Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A French Empire style mahogany ormolu-mounted adjustable duet music stand, the revolving ebonized sheet music holder above a tapering ormolu-mounted mahogany standard ending in an eb...

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1870s French Empire Revival Antique Music Holder

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Brass

George III Mahogany Quartet Music / Reading Stand
George III Mahogany Quartet Music / Reading Stand

George III Mahogany Quartet Music / Reading Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Octagonal top with four triangular ratcheted book or sheet music holders, side drawers with brass swing out candle arms, raised on a turned support ending on four cabriole legs with ...

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1760s English George III Antique Music Holder

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Mahogany

French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stand in Gaudi Style, 7 Available
French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stand in Gaudi Style, 7 Available

French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stand in Gaudi Style, 7 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

French Art Nouveau music sheet & book stand with an organic-inspired sculptural cast metal base and metal sheet music holder.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Music Holder

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Aluminum

Painted Satinwood Canterbury Sheet Music Stand
Painted Satinwood Canterbury Sheet Music Stand

Painted Satinwood Canterbury Sheet Music Stand

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H 29.125 in W 24.25 in D 14 in

Painted Satinwood Canterbury Sheet Music Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English Canterbury sheet music stand of satinwood from the 1850's. Elegant shaped sheet music holder then, in modern days this stand works well holding book, magazines and papers of ...

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19th Century English Antique Music Holder

Music Score Holder, USA 1912
Music Score Holder, USA 1912

Music Score Holder, USA 1912

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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 10 in

Music Score Holder, USA 1912

Located in Milan, IT

A music score holder, made out of oak wood and iron, with tripod legs.

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1920s American Antique Music Holder

Materials

Iron

Antique Gilt Bronze and Brass Music Sheet Holder, circa 1870
Antique Gilt Bronze and Brass Music Sheet Holder, circa 1870

Antique Gilt Bronze and Brass Music Sheet Holder, circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

Supported by an easel stand, our antique music sheet holder shows a heraldic coat of arms.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Music Holder

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand with Candles Holder
19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand with Candles Holder

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand with Candles Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

The double-sided stand is forged entirely from solid iron and showcases intricate hand-worked scrollwork framing a central fleur-de-lis motif, subtly highlighted with gilt accents th...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Music Holder

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Wrought Iron

Antique 1895 Adjustable Cast Iron & Oak Bible Dictionary Book Music Stand Holder
Antique 1895 Adjustable Cast Iron & Oak Bible Dictionary Book Music Stand Holder

Antique 1895 Adjustable Cast Iron & Oak Bible Dictionary Book Music Stand Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 1895 adjustable cast iron and oak book music stand. Item features cast iron adjustable base, cast iron mechanics, solid oakwood "shelves", circa 1895. Measurements: (Adju...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Music Holder

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Iron

Antique music stand
Antique music stand

Antique music stand

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H 48.43 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in

Antique music stand

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful mahogany music stand with two adjustable music stand holders.

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1880s British Antique Music Holder

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Mahogany

Antique music stand
Antique music stand

Antique music stand

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H 48.43 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in

Antique music stand

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful mahogany music stand with two adjustable music stand holders.

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1880s British Antique Music Holder

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Mahogany

19th-Century English Mahogany Music Stand on Wheels with Pierced Lyre Motif
19th-Century English Mahogany Music Stand on Wheels with Pierced Lyre Motif

19th-Century English Mahogany Music Stand on Wheels with Pierced Lyre Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique lectern was crafted in England, circa 1870. The hand-carved music sheet holder stands on a three-leg wheeled pedestal base over a circular tapered stem; it is d...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Music Holder

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Brass

19th Century French Carved Walnut Adjustable Lectern Music Stand with Lyre Motif
19th Century French Carved Walnut Adjustable Lectern Music Stand with Lyre Motif

19th Century French Carved Walnut Adjustable Lectern Music Stand with Lyre Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique "Lutrin" (French for lectern) was crafted in France, circa 1880. The hand-carved music sheet holder stands on a three-leg pedestal base over a circular tapered ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Music Holder

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Walnut

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1880, the Gothic "lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work including a large fleur-de-Lys at the pediment and multiple other fleurs over the d...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Music Holder

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1880 and standing on three curved legs, the Gothic "lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work including a fleur-de-Lys at the pediment and a la...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Music Holder

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1880 and standing on three curved legs over a spiral twist central stem, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work includ...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Music Holder

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Wrought Iron

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible, music sheet or a recipe book on this antique, rococo book stand. Crafted in Spain, circa 1860, the decorative lectern sits on small tripod and features hand carved ...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Music Holder

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Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the lectern sits on four legs over a scalloped apron, and features hand carved details on all four s...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Music Holder

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Giltwood

French Antique Lectern with Hand-Carved Tripod Foot and Brass Holders
French Antique Lectern with Hand-Carved Tripod Foot and Brass Holders

French Antique Lectern with Hand-Carved Tripod Foot and Brass Holders

Located in Austin, TX

Lectern, French, featuring a beautiful hand-carved tripod foot and two brass candle holders on pivoting arms.

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Early 1900s French Antique Music Holder

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible, music sheet or a recipe manual on this large antique, rococo book stand. Crafted in Spain, circa 1860, the two-tone decorative lectern sits on small tripod and feat...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Music Holder

Materials

Silver Leaf

English Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Art Nouveau Music Cabinet
English Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Art Nouveau Music Cabinet

English Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Art Nouveau Music Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany inlaid Art Nouveau music cabinet, having a raised inlaid gallery above a hinged lid, opening to reveal a lire shaped music holder above ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Music Holder

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Music Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique music holder you’re looking for. Each antique music holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique music holder — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique music holder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Rococo and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique music holder over the years, but those crafted by Peter Trauffer and Saint Louis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Music Holder?

Prices for an antique music holder start at $285 and top out at $8,413 with the average selling for $1,050.

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