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Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
About the Item
This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany adjustable bookrest, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unusual forms
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Select stocks show deep caramel hues throughout
Ends raise to the upright position with a rustic fence post motif
Extends to each end, providing more storage for favoured titles
Dressed to the base with protective leather cushioning
This is a distinctive vintage extending book slide, with an unusual form and extendable at both ends to fit more books as required. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Standard Width: 34cm (13.5'')
Standard Depth: 14cm (5.5'')
Standard Height: 15cm (6'')
Extended Width: 54cm (21.25'')
Standard Internal Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')
Extended Internal Width: 51cm (20'')
- Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good vintage condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 243461stDibs: LU2645339723432
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