Antique Church Carved Oak Eagle Lectern

• Antique Church Carved Oak Eagle Lectern
• This is a truly gorgeous example of an Oak Church Eagle Lectern.
• Sat on a central column with 4 branched supports, the eagle is nicely detailed with the wings, feathers and feet.
• The lectern measures: 66 ½" Tall x 22 ½" Wing Span (max) x 25 ½" Square Base.
• The brass plaque reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD. AND IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF ROBERT RUTLAND. VICAR OF THIS PARISH FOR 36 YEARS FROM 1869 - 1905 A.D. WHO ENTERED INTO REST ON MARCH 4TH 1907. AGED 81 YEARS."GOD IS FAITHFUL".
• The lectern is totally freestanding and sturdy.
• Circa 1907.
• Reclaimed from: Bengeo Holy Trinity Church, Hertfordshire.
• The eagle is the symbol used to depict John the Apostle, whose writing is said to most clearly witness the light and divinity of Christ.
• The eagle was believed to be the bird that flew highest in the sky and was therefore closest to heaven, and symbolised the carrying of the word of God to the four corners of the world.
• All measurements are approximate.

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