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Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian
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Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak novel rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Pleasingly decorative ends and extending to a generous width

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Teak stocks present deep russet hues throughout

Extends from one end to accommodate more of your favourite titles

Carved, folding ends represent a leaf and grape motif

Dressed to the base with protective green baize

This is a fascinating antique extending book slide, with a pleasingly carved appearance and generous proportion. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Standard Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Extended Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 15cm (6'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Standard Internal Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Extended Internal Width: 68.5cm (27'')

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

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Our Ref: 24913

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1120588
Dealers Internal Reference
24913
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Description
This is an antique extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak novel rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Pleasingly decorative ends and extending to a generous width

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique dark carved teak extending book slide featuring floral fretwork foldable ends and a carved base.
fig 1. Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian

Teak stocks present deep russet hues throughout

Extends from one end to accommodate more of your favourite titles

Carved, folding ends represent a leaf and grape motif

Dressed to the base with protective green baize

“
This is a fascinating antique extending book slide, with a pleasingly carved appearance and generous proportion.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 2. An antique dark carved teak extending book slide featuring floral fretwork foldable ends and a carved base.
fig 2. Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian

Dimensions:

Standard Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Extended Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 15cm (6'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Standard Internal Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Extended Internal Width: 68.5cm (27'')

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

fig 3. An antique dark carved teak extending book slide featuring floral fretwork foldable ends and a carved base.
fig 3. Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian

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: 24913

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120588
Dealers Internal Ref
24913
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique dark carved teak extending book slide featuring floral fretwork foldable ends and a carved base.
Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian
Ref: SA1120588
An antique dark carved teak extending book slide featuring floral fretwork foldable ends and a carved base.
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FAQs

An extending book slide is an adjustable desktop accessory developed during the nineteenth century to hold a small selection of books upright on a desk or table.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from dense regional hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, featuring detailed fretwork, leaf motifs, and sliding tongue-and-groove mechanisms.

Authentic examples display hand-carved detailing with minor structural variation, natural age patination, historic brass hinges, and dense tropical timber construction.

Position the slide on an office desk, console table, or library shelf to display a curated collection of hardback books alongside decorative items.

Dust regularly using a soft dry brush to clean deep carved recesses, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally while keeping the timber away from direct heat sources.
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