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Edwardian Oak Extending Book Slide
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for sale €135     $146
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Edwardian Oak Extending Book Slide

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Past to Present
Description

A lovely unusual extending book slide in oak that dates to around 1910

In great original condition with a deep rich mid oak waxed finish

Ideal for storing the books you are intended to read that current sit in a pile on your floor

It measures 18 inches wide, extending to 30 inches, which is considerably wider that most, 9 inches deep and 7 1/2 inches high

A really attractive and useful item that will help you reorganise your life ( and your reading habits)

Delivery to the UK is included in the price, if yourequire a price to ship overseas……please contact me for a quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Past to Present has dated this Edwardian Oak Book Slide to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1087159
Dealers Internal Reference
AB/2024/08/218
Dealers Notes

All my items are sold with a full refund policy if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

Alternatively you are welcome to view any item prior to purchase……we are based in Wrexham North Wales

Description
A lovely unusual extending book slide in oak that dates to around 1910

In great original condition with a deep rich mid oak waxed finish

Ideal for storing the books you are intended to read that current sit in a pile on your floor

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It measures 18 inches wide, extending to 30 inches, which is considerably wider that most, 9 inches deep and 7 1/2 inches high.
Past to Present
fig 1. An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board.
fig 1. Edwardian Oak Extending Book Slide

A really attractive and useful item that will help you reorganise your life ( and your reading habits)

Delivery to the UK is included in the price, if yourequire a price to ship overseas……please contact me for a quote

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Edwardian Oak Book Slide to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087159
Dealers Internal Ref
AB/2024/08/218
Past to Present
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Past to Present Profile Page

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Archive I An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board.

Edwardian Oak Extending Book Slide

Archive II An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board. View II
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Archive V An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board. View VII
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Telephone 07967 162968
Location
Clwyd
North Wales
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pasttopresent
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 72
Items Sold 255
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An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board.
Edwardian oak extending book slide
Ref: SA1087159
An Edwardian medium brown oak book slide featuring shaped end supports and an adjustable sliding base board.
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FAQs

An extending book slide, also known as a book rack or trough, is an adjustable desktop accessory popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, designed to hold a varying number of books securely on a desk or table.

Edwardian book slides were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, utilizing simple tongue-and-groove or runner mechanisms that allowed the end pieces to slide outward.

Authentic period pieces feature period-correct joinery, natural grain variations, and faint operational wear along the sliding mechanism consistent with historical use.

Place the item on a contemporary office desk, side table, or console to arrange small reference books, notebooks, or hardback novels neatly.

Maintain the wood by dusting regularly with a clean, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber finish and ensure smooth operation of the sliding mechanism.
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