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Regency Period Library Long Arm or Book Reach, English C 1830
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Regency Period Library Long Arm or Book Reach, English C 1830

19th century
Sold 6 March 2026 · Robert Belcher Antiques
This “Regency Period Library Long Arm or Book Reach, English C 1830” found a buyer.

It was listed by Robert Belcher Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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This beautifully engineered and constructed library accessory is in good working condition. It is a rare piece and would have originated from a large country house library with high bookshelves. It is made from highly figured timber with a stylish brass mounted handle decorated with ringed mouldings for grip. Just in front, there is a steel hinged lever which is attached to a thin steel rod which is inlaid into the timber shaft along its full length and connects at the opposite end to the spring loaded pinching mechanism which has two slender fingers that close together when the lever is operated in a pinching grip which can easily hold a small to medium book making this an essential and useful tool for a large library.

English, circa 1830

Height 196cm x width 8cm x depth 3.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Regency Library Long Arm to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141741
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This beautifully engineered and constructed library accessory is in good working condition.
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It is a rare piece and would have originated from a large country house library with high bookshelves.
Robert Belcher Antiques

It is made from highly figured timber with a stylish brass mounted handle decorated with ringed mouldings for grip. Just in front, there is a steel hinged lever which is attached to a thin steel rod which is inlaid into the timber shaft along its full length and connects at the opposite end to the spring loaded pinching mechanism which has two slender fingers that close together when the lever is operated in a pinching grip which can easily hold a small to medium book making this an essential and useful tool for a large library.

English, circa 1830

Height 196cm x width 8cm x depth 3.5cm

Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Regency Library Long Arm to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141741
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Worcestershire
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By appointment only.
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 407
Items Sold 679
Robert Belcher Antiques
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An antique wooden library long arm featuring a turned mahogany shaft and brass mechanical claw at the top.
Regency period library long arm or book reach, English C 1830
Ref: SA1141741
An antique wooden library long arm featuring a turned mahogany shaft and brass mechanical claw at the top.
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  • ObjectLibrary Accessory
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden shaft, Brass mechanical claw, Lever-operated mechanism
  • SizeH 196 cm (77 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

A library long arm, also known as a book reach, was historically used in stately homes and private studies to retrieve books from high, out-of-reach shelving without needing to climb heavy library ladders.

These pieces typically combined a turned hardwood shaft, such as mahogany or oak, with cast brass mechanisms, pin hinges, and sometimes internal wire or cord linkages to operate the claw.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct hand-turned timber with natural patina, hand-filed brass components, and traditional joint construction rather than modern machine screws or synthetic finishes.

This type of item can be displayed vertically mounted on a wall bracket within a study or library space, highlighting its sculptural silhouette and historical utility.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood splitting, and gently dust the surfaces using a dry, soft cloth without applying harsh chemical polishes.
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