Antique red painted cast iron book/music/art tabletop stand. Acquired from a family friends, mothers estate who saved everything through the generations. The item does have a few spots with the paint has chipped off, but overall in excellent condition. I tried putting a large hardcover book on it and it didn’t seem to stay open, so this would be the best for soft cover, or smaller books, or a piece of art or just a display piece as is, as the scroll work is beautiful.