Display Stand: Ornate Heavy Brass Scrollwork Two-Legged, Vintage 1960s

A solid antique brass Victorian-style tabletop easel with a reassuring weight and a frame wrapped in ornate floral scrollwork. Its two sturdy legs hold it steady on a mantel, shelf or desk.

• Maker: Unknown
• Materials: Solid Antique Brass
• Dimensions: 8" tall, 5" wide when closed; legs open to 5.5" wide at the widest point
• Era: Vintage 1960s
• Condition: Very Good. Age-appropriate wear and a natural antique brass patina. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Deep-relief scrolls with floral accents cover the frame, giving the easel a rich, dimensional look. The two legs open to 5.5" wide for a steady stance and close to 5" when not in use. Solid brass gives it a substantial weight, and the years have given it a warm, authentic patina.

It is well suited to holding a book, framed photographs, small decorative plates or artwork, and makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to display meaningful pieces. The solid brass is strong enough for a heavier book, though at 8" tall it is best for smaller volumes.

Brass display easels like this one carry on a tradition that goes back to the Victorian parlor, where portraits, painted plates and treasured keepsakes were set out on tables and mantels. The scrolling, flower-inspired ornament echoes the nature-themed decoration the Victorians loved, and pieces in this style remained popular in cast brass through the mid-20th century. This easel has no maker's mark, so its story is told by the piece itself: the weight of solid brass, the crisp floral relief, and a patina that only decades of age can produce.

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