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Style: Late Victorian
Antique Novel Slide, English, Walnut, Brass Caps, Extending Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel slide. An English, walnut and brass extending book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Tasteful addition t...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Brass

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating bookends with fine anatom...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Wood

Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully tactile dogs wit...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Marble

Antique Gothic Revival Novel Slide, Scottish Oak, Extending Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic revival novel slide. A Scottish, oak and silvered brass extending book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Accentuate your reading corn...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Oak

Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, coromandel decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Offering charming character and d...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Wood

Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic revival book slide. An English, walnut and brass extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Accentuate your reading corner or de...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.9940 This is a pair of antique carved lion bookends. An Oriental, ebonised ironwood book rest with animal figure interest, dating t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Bountiful cha...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Iron

Antique Ornithologist's Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornithologist's book rest. An English, stained pine bookslide with bird motif, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightful Victorian treat for ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Pine

Antique Folio Stand, Anglo Indian, Folding Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folio stand. An Anglo-Indian folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Compact and distinctive fold...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Teak

Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique putti bookends. An Italian, fruitwood cherub figure as book rests, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating figural bookends, wi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Fruitwood

Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pristine Victorian papier mache book slide / expanding bookends with most exquisite hand painted Newfoundland dog after Landseer's "A Disti...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Bookends

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An African, milk onyx decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa ...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Late Victorian Bookends

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Onyx

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Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
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Late Victorian bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Late Victorian bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookends created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Late Victorian bookends made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookends differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $1,728 while the average work can sell for $1,115.

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