Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Large Victorian Brass Eagle Lectern W/ 1896 Inscription
- Price realized
- $4,920
- Pre-sale estimate
- $2,000 – $4,000
- Hammer price
- $4,000
- Category
- Other Decorative Arts
- Sold
- January 18, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3- JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION
Lot description
Large English brass ecclesiastical lectern with presentation inscription, late 19th c., the bookrest fronted by an eagle with outstretched wings, perched on a half-round orb, over spiraled and engraved standard, inscribed round base, ending on paw feet, inscription reading: "To the glory of God, This lectern was presented to St Matthew's Church by Louis Hebblethwaite. Church Warden and his wife as a thank offering for his restoration to health, Whitsuntide (the week following Whit Sunday or Pentecost 1896," approx 65"h, 22"w, 15"d
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.