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Nineteenth Century Book Slide
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Nineteenth Century Book Slide

19th century
Description

Walnut and brass bound Victorian book slide.

Size width 35cm depth 13.5cm

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Beechmount Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the 19th Century.

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Description
Walnut and brass bound Victorian book slide.

Size width 35cm depth 13.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Beechmount Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the 19th Century.

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A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels.

Nineteenth Century Book Slide

Archive II A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels. View V
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Beechmount Antiques

Beechmount Antiques
Telephone 01625 541414
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23A Chestergate
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6BX
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels.
Nineteenth Century Book Slide
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A nineteenth-century walnut book slide shown folded flat, decorated with pierced brass foliate strapwork on the hinged end panels.
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  • ObjectBook Slide
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced brass mounts, Foliate engraving, Hinged folding ends, Expandable sliding mechanism

This nineteenth-century Victorian book slide brings a refined gentleman's library aesthetic to an office desk. The piece is constructed from dark brown walnut with applied brass hardware. Visible details include hinged folding end panels ornamented with pierced brass foliate strapwork, along with an expandable sliding mechanism and engraved foliate motifs on the metal mounts. The timber displays a rich natural grain, while the brass elements exhibit intricate cutouts and detailed surface engraving. Measuring 35 cm in width and 13.5 cm in depth, this compact accessory sits neatly on a desk, shelf, or library table to support and organise a collection of volumes. It functions effectively in a study, home office, or reading nook, providing a practical way to keep reference books upright and accessible while adding period character to a workspace.

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A book slide is an adjustable desktop accessory developed in the nineteenth century designed to hold a small selection of books upright between two hinged, sliding end plates.

They were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often embellished with pierced brass mounts, ivory, or mother-of-pearl inlays.

Authentic pieces feature period joinery, naturally aged patination across both timber and metal components, and brass mounts secured with small period-appropriate screws.

Position the piece on an office desk, library table, or console surface to display a curated arrangement of modern art books or antique cloth-bound volumes.

Dust regularly using a dry, lint-free cloth and nourish the wood with a clear beeswax polish, taking care to keep chemical metal cleaners away from the timber lacquer.
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