antique book slide, english, walnut, extending, novel stand, victorian, c.1850

Our Stock # 18.9155

This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

• Fantastic Victorian book slide with quality fretwork decor
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Quality walnut stocks rich in colour and fine grain interest
• Graced with a quality wax polish finish

• Striking pierced fretwork to each end features club and leaf details
• Each slide folds upon a pair of brass stabilisers and glides smoothly to maximum width
• Accommodates books within a 24.5cm to 40cm range (9.75" and 15.75")
• Raised upon a pair of block feet dressed with emerald green baize below

This is a delightful antique book slide, with Gothic taste to the striking pierced fretwork. Offering appeal to bibliophiles and collectors, the slide is delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 27cm (10.75'')
Max Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')
Raised Height: 14cm (5.5'')

Extended Width: 27cm (10.75'')
Folded Height: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Internal Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Extended Internal Width: 40cm (15.75'') 

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Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850

Antiques.co.uk Ref: RJ4MAR27Q

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