A quality Burr Walnut Book Slide which extends depending on the amount of books needed having very fine hand painted porcelain plaques to the exterior of each end encased in brass mounts.
40cm closed extending out to 57cm
The painted plaques are fabulous.
The engraved plaque for the retailers of Parkins & Gotto of 24 & 25 Oxford St London.
William Parkins and Henry Jenkin Gotto formed the company of Parkins & Gotto principally as stationers but they quickly grew to sell a large variety of goods. They offered a wide range of items from dressing cases and luggage to sporting goods and toys.
The 1852 London Directory lists them at 2 Hanway St. and 25 Oxford St.
40cm wide extending to 57cm
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Antique Number: SA1103477
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 19.5cm (7.7inches)
Width is 40cm (15.7inches)
Depth is 17cm (6.7inches)
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