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Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
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Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

19th century
Description

This is a charming antique extending book slide. An English, rosewood novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Elegantly crafted with fine materials and tasteful fretwork, this piece is ideal for the refined study or desk environment.

Appealing slide-out form, adjustable to suit a range of book sizes or desktop layouts

Crafted in select rosewood, presenting deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Folding end panels adorned with pierced fretwork for decorative flair and lightness

Folds flat when not in use — perfect for tidy desk arrangements

Dressed to the underside with protective leather pads, offering tabletop preservation

Superb Victorian craftsmanship, with a pleasing aged patina throughout

Ideal for storing favourite volumes, novels, or reference works on a writing surface

This antique Victorian book slide is a delightfully practical and decorative addition to any gentleman’s study, and would make a fine gift or complement to a period interior. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Max Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Extended Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Standard Internal Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Extended Internal Width: 56cm (22'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1138699
Dealers Internal Reference
25153
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Description
This is a charming antique extending book slide. An English, rosewood novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
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Elegantly crafted with fine materials and tasteful fretwork, this piece is ideal for the refined study or desk environment.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A dark oak Victorian extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic fretwork carved ends hinged to an adjustable base.
fig 1. Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

Appealing slide-out form, adjustable to suit a range of book sizes or desktop layouts

Crafted in select rosewood, presenting deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Folding end panels adorned with pierced fretwork for decorative flair and lightness

fig 2. A dark oak Victorian extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic fretwork carved ends hinged to an adjustable base.
fig 2. Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

Folds flat when not in use — perfect for tidy desk arrangements

Dressed to the underside with protective leather pads, offering tabletop preservation

Superb Victorian craftsmanship, with a pleasing aged patina throughout

fig 3. A dark oak Victorian extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic fretwork carved ends hinged to an adjustable base.
fig 3. Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

Ideal for storing favourite volumes, novels, or reference works on a writing surface

This antique Victorian book slide is a delightfully practical and decorative addition to any gentleman’s study, and would make a fine gift or complement to a period interior. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Max Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Extended Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Standard Internal Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Extended Internal Width: 56cm (22'')

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138699
Dealers Internal Ref
25153
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

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A dark oak Victorian extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic fretwork carved ends hinged to an adjustable base.
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
Ref: SA1138699
A dark oak Victorian extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic fretwork carved ends hinged to an adjustable base.
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  • ObjectBook Slides
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGothic tracery, fretwork carving, folding ends, adjustable slide
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

This Victorian extending book slide dates to 1880 and exemplifies the Gothic Revival style. Produced in English oak, the dark brown timber displays a rich grain pattern across the base and upright ends, complemented by visible brass hinges at the joints. Both vertical end panels feature intricate pierced fretwork carving with pointed tracery motifs along the top edges, creating an openwork design. The sliding mechanism allows the piece to adjust in length to hold varying quantities of reading material on a desk or table. Measuring 17 cm high, 35.5 cm wide and 14.5 cm deep, the slide fits neatly onto a home office desk, study table or library bookcase. The folding end panels collapse flat against the base for storage when not in use. It functions practically to keep volumes upright and organised within a traditional study or modern workspace environment.

FAQs

A Victorian extending book slide is an adjustable desk accessory designed to hold a variable number of books upright on a desk or library table. Popularised in the late nineteenth century, these pieces feature hinged end supports and an expanding base mechanism.

Book slides were primarily crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Decorative elements often incorporated brass hinges, inlaid marquetry, or pierced fretwork carving along the collapsible end panels.

Authentic period pieces typically display hand-carved trefoil or tracery motifs, brass stop-hinges, and natural wear along the sliding tongue-and-groove wood tracks. Look for consistent patina across the timber and aged brass fastenings.

Position an extending book slide on an office desk, sideboard, or mantelpiece to display hardback volumes and reference books. The carved woodwork adds historical texture to contemporary study or living room spaces.

Dust the openwork carving regularly using a soft, dry brush to reach into detailed areas. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the wooden surfaces while keeping metal hinges clean and free of moisture to prevent oxidation.
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