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Fine Quality Parkins and Gotto Book Slide
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Fine Quality Parkins and Gotto Book Slide

19th century
Sold 24 June 2026 · Prometheus Antiques
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A fine quality Victorian book slide by Parkins and Gotto of Oxford Street, mounted with stunning pietra dura panels. The book slide is the finest quality, veneered in exotic coromandel wood with an ebonized edge to the base. The ends have been applied with beautiful pietra dura panels depicting floral sprays of jasmine and forget-me-nots, these are framed in gilt bronze mounts. The whole is the finest quality and in very good antique condition with a great patina, only the end caps at the side of the bottom of the base are missing. C.1860.

Overall sizes in inches:

13 ¼ wide

5 ¾ deep

6.5 high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Antique Wood Book Slide to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143965
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Description
A fine quality Victorian book slide by Parkins and Gotto of Oxford Street, mounted with stunning pietra dura panels.
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The book slide is the finest quality, veneered in exotic coromandel wood with an ebonized edge to the base.
Prometheus Antiques

The ends have been applied with beautiful pietra dura panels depicting floral sprays of jasmine and forget-me-nots, these are framed in gilt bronze mounts. The whole is the finest quality and in very good antique condition with a great patina, only the end caps at the side of the bottom of the base are missing. C.1860.

Overall sizes in inches:

13 ¼ wide

5 ¾ deep

6.5 high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Antique Wood Book Slide to the 1860s.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143965
Prometheus Antiques
Prometheus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2010

Providing fine antiques and art from all periods and of all styles, including oil paintings, pottery, furniture and much, much more.

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Telephone 07932 624971
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Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2010
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An extendable Victorian wooden book slide featuring decorative brass mounts and inlaid floral roundels.
Fine quality Parkins and Gotto book slide
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An extendable Victorian wooden book slide featuring decorative brass mounts and inlaid floral roundels.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Bone, Slate
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsExtendable mechanism, Brass mounts, Floral inlay, Scrolled edges
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 33.5 cm (13 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Extendable book slides became popular during the Victorian era as home libraries expanded and reading desks required flexible organisation systems for frequently referenced volumes.

Maker workshops typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently incorporating cast brass mounts, hinges, and intricate floral inlays like Pietra Dura or bone.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination on the wood, the construction of the sliding mechanism, hand-cut brass screws, and clear makers stamps or retailer marks.

Positioning the slide on a study desk, coffee table, or mantelpiece to display a selection of favourite titles adds historical texture and practical organisation to a room.

Maintain the item by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood, and dusting gently with a dry cloth.
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