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

$1,156.07
£845
€994.16
CA$1,587.68
A$1,776.93
CHF 927.84
MX$21,678.68
NOK 11,777.66
SEK 11,176.28
DKK 7,423.92
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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 bookslide, 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'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.91551stDibs: LU2645333806592

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