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An Excellent Mid Victorian Walnut & Brass Extending Book Slide
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An Excellent Mid Victorian Walnut & Brass Extending Book Slide

19th century
Sold 12 April 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

An excellent mid Victorian extending book slide. This charming and usable piece is made of solid walnut and has a lovely rich, warm colouring. The hinged ends have useful finger loops and attractive panels of shaped and engraved brass work, featuring brass studs and contrasting white porcelain studs. The base slides on runners and extends to double its closed length. A decorative and useful piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, cracks or damage. Slider in full working condition.

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1870.

Height :- 15.5 cms.

Length :- 32.5 cms.

Extended Length :- 57 cms.

Depth :- 12.2 cms.

*Please note, the books photographed are not included and are for display purposes only.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
12.2cm (4.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1136080
Dealers Internal Reference
ACMC107
Dealers Notes

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Should you have any questions, have a specific request for item not currently listed, or would like to discuss combining postage costs, please contact us. We aim to make your experience with us a happy and enjoyable one.

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Description
An excellent mid Victorian extending book slide. This charming and usable piece is made of solid walnut and has a lovely rich, warm colouring.
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The hinged ends have useful finger loops and attractive panels of shaped and engraved brass work, featuring brass studs and contrasting white porcelain studs.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The base slides on runners and extends to double its closed length. A decorative and useful piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An extendable Victorian walnut book slide featuring ornate brass mounts and white ceramic cabochons holding two vintage books.
fig 1. An Excellent Mid Victorian Walnut & Brass Extending Book Slide

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, cracks or damage. Slider in full working condition.

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1870.

Height :- 15.5 cms.

Length :- 32.5 cms.

Extended Length :- 57 cms.

Depth :- 12.2 cms.

Please note, the books photographed are not included and are for display purposes only.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the 1870s.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
12.2cm (4.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136080
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC107
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Andrew Cox Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques
Telephone 07872 529197
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andrewcox
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 187
Items Sold 1,890
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An extendable Victorian walnut book slide featuring ornate brass mounts and white ceramic cabochons holding two vintage books.
An excellent mid Victorian Walnut & Brass Extending Book Slide
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An extendable Victorian walnut book slide featuring ornate brass mounts and white ceramic cabochons holding two vintage books.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced brass plates, Ceramic cabochons, Extendable mechanism
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 12.2 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Book slides became popular during the mid-to-late Victorian era as personal libraries and the publication of novels expanded. They were designed to hold a small selection of frequently read books upright on desks, tables, or mantelpieces with an extendable mechanism to accommodate varying numbers of volumes.

Authentic period pieces were typically crafted from durable hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often embellished with cast brass mounts, pierced metalwork, and ceramic or porcelain cabochons.

Look for traditional construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails or slot-in joints, natural ageing and patina on the wood and brass, and appropriate screw types rather than modern Phillips-head screws.

Place the slide on a desktop, side table, or open bookshelf to hold a curated selection of hardback books, adding functional charm and historic texture to contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally treat the timber with a quality beeswax to nourish the grain. Avoid using aggressive chemical polishes on brass mounts to preserve their historic oxidisation.
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