Tunbridge Ware Book Slide 19th Century

Name: Tunbridge Ware Book Slide
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1068616
Price: 375 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian Tunbridge ware expanding book slide displaying a tessellated floral rose pattern on one hinged panel and a geometric tumbling blocks parquetry design on the other.

Tunbridge Ware Book Slide

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Tunbridge ware is a form of decorative inlaid woodwork developed in Kent during the 18th and 19th centuries. The technique involves assembling geometric wood tesserae into intricate mosaic patterns, which were then sliced into thin veneers to decorate small wooden objects like box lids and book slides.

Craftsmen utilised various native and imported hardwoods including rosewood, walnut, boxwood, holly, and yew. The distinct colours in the mosaic designs rely entirely on the natural tones of untreated timber rather than artificial dyes or paint.

Authentic pieces display end-grain wood tesserae assembled into microscopic grid patterns without brushstrokes or surface printing. Original book slides typically feature brass sliding tracks or smooth wooden extension runners built into solid rosewood or mahogany bases.

Position the item on a study desk, sideboard, or library shelf to hold a curated row of hardback volumes. The geometric parquetry pairs well with contemporary wooden furniture, adding historic texture to an office or reading room.

Keep the object in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer warping or adhesive failure. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline or natural beeswax sparingly to protect the timber finish.

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