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Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian
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Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian

19th century
Sold 20 February 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique executive desk book slide. An English, walnut and burr extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Beautifully appointed slide with an attractive presentation for favoured titles

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select walnut to the ends show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Burr walnut plinth with superb figuring and ebonised, tiered edge

Each end extends outwards to add further space for books

Dressed to the base with a protective waxed covering

This is a desirable antique desk book slide, as useful to a publishing house executive as it would be in the home reading nook. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Standard Width: 32cm (12.5'')

Standard Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Standard Height: 15.5cm (6'')

Extended Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Standard Internal Width: 29cm (11.5'')

Extended Internal Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

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Our Ref: 24449

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1068782
Dealers Internal Reference
24449
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Description
This is an antique executive desk book slide. An English, walnut and burr extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Beautifully appointed slide with an attractive presentation for favoured titles

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut extending book slide featuring pointed arch ends and a brass hinge mechanism.
fig 1. Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select walnut to the ends show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Burr walnut plinth with superb figuring and ebonised, tiered edge

Each end extends outwards to add further space for books

fig 2. An antique Victorian walnut extending book slide featuring pointed arch ends and a brass hinge mechanism.
fig 2. Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian

Dressed to the base with a protective waxed covering

“
This is a desirable antique desk book slide, as useful to a publishing house executive as it would be in the home reading nook.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to display.

fig 3. An antique Victorian walnut extending book slide featuring pointed arch ends and a brass hinge mechanism.
fig 3. Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian

Dimensions:

Standard Width: 32cm (12.5'')

Standard Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Standard Height: 15.5cm (6'')

Extended Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Standard Internal Width: 29cm (11.5'')

Extended Internal Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

fig 4. An antique Victorian walnut extending book slide featuring pointed arch ends and a brass hinge mechanism.
fig 4. Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24449

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068782
Dealers Internal Ref
24449
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique Victorian walnut extending book slide featuring pointed arch ends and a brass hinge mechanism.
Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGothic arch terminals, Brass hardware, Polished wood finish
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Book slides became popular during the Victorian era as libraries and home studies expanded, providing an adjustable mechanism to keep reference volumes organised on desks.

Traditional pieces were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, frequently featuring brass hinges and hardware.

Authentic period examples often display hand-cut dovetails, period-appropriate brass scissor mechanisms or hinges, and natural timber patina consistent with age.

Place the piece on a home office desk, console table, or bookshelf to display a curated selection of hardcover books while adding architectural interest.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without sealing it.
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