burr walnut betjemann's patent bookslide

A 19th century Victorian burr walnut and gilt metal mounted folding book slide. The book slide has high quality ceramic panels at each end, the brass mounts at each end are marked "Self Closing Bookslide 12632" and "Betjemann's Patent 12632". The ceramic panels on the folding book supports depict a pair of winged cherubs and each tile has a gilt brass rope twist design frame. In the centre of the book slide is a small retailer's label for W & J Milne 126 Princes St Edinburgh. The book slide is of exceptional quality and condition and made from the finest materials though it does not self-close anymore. The books in the photographs are not included. (Circa 1860) Open: Height 20.5cm (8 inches) Length 63cm (24.8 inches) Depth 17cm (6.7 inches) Folded Closed: Height 5.5cm (2.2 inches) Length 40cm (15.7 inches) Depth 17cm (6.7 inches) Burr Walnut Betjemann's Patent Bookslide

Antiques.co.uk Ref: VNER5VTWM

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Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd are a British antiques business specialising in furniture, with a substantial range of antique clocks, scientific objects, ceramics, antique glass and metal ware. The antiques for sale on our website are also on show in our antique shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. All of our antique furniture and furnishings are meticulously sourced to ensure consistently high quality. We are also approved members of both LAPADA and CINOA antique dealers trade associations.

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