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Kashmiri Book Slide
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Kashmiri Book Slide

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully carved Kashmiri book slide in excellent condition.

Extends to 50cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Book Slide to the 1920s.

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SA1137166
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

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Description
A beautifully carved Kashmiri book slide in excellent condition.

Extends to 50cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Book Slide to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137166
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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An antique carved warm brown wooden expandable book slide with intricate floral relief carving on arched folding end panels.
Kashmiri book slide
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A book slide is an adjustable tabletop storage accessory designed to hold a small collection of books upright between two end panels. Popular during the Victorian era and manufactured across Britain and its colonies, including Kashmir and India, these pieces featured expandable bases to accommodate varying numbers of volumes.

Book slides were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, rosewood, and oak. They frequently incorporate brass hinges and sliding runner mechanisms, with colonial examples often exhibiting detailed hand-carved floral or foliage decorations.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved relief work, often incorporating intricate chinar leaf or floral motifs, characteristic of Kashmiri woodworking. Look for signs of hand-cut joinery, original brass hinges on fold-down end panels, and natural wear or patination along the wooden runners.

A book slide functions well on an office desk, library table, or console table to organize selected volumes. It can also be positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece or side table to display reference books, notebooks, or art publications.

Dust the detailed carvings regularly using a soft dry brush to prevent accumulation in crevices. Apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber, avoiding water and placement near direct heat sources which can warp the sliding mechanism.
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