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An Attractive Victorian Maple Wood Extending Book Slide
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An Attractive Victorian Maple Wood Extending Book Slide

19th century
Description

An attractive mid Victorian antique book slide with extending base. This charming and usable piece is made of solid Oak and has a lovely rich, warm colouring. The hinged ends are of wonderful pierced fretwork, in the Gothic style. 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

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

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

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1870.

Height :- 16.5 cms.

Length :- 32.5 cms.

Extended Length :- 56 cms.

Depth :- 11.5 cms.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Book Slide to the Victorian era.

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SA1183281
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ACMC129
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Description
An attractive mid Victorian antique book slide with extending base. This charming and usable piece is made of solid Oak and has a lovely rich, warm colouring. The hinged ends are of wonderful pierced fretwork, in the Gothic style. The base slides on runners and extends to double its closed length. A decorative and useful piece. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A Victorian maple wood extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic Revival tracery on hinged folding ends.
fig 1. An Attractive Victorian Maple Wood Extending Book Slide

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

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

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1870.

Height :- 16.5 cms.

Length :- 32.5 cms.

Extended Length :- 56 cms.

Depth :- 11.5 cms.

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

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183281
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC129
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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A Victorian maple wood extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic Revival tracery on hinged folding ends.
An attractive Victorian Maple wood Extending Book Slide
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A Victorian maple wood extending book slide featuring pierced Gothic Revival tracery on hinged folding ends.
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Victorian Gothic Revival accessories are characterised by architectural elements inspired by medieval European churches, such as lancet arches, trefoils, and intricate carved tracery executed in native hardwoods.

Victorian book slides were commonly crafted from fine hardwoods such as maple, walnut, oak, and rosewood, often accented with brass hinges, metal straps, or ivory embellishments.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically feature hand-cut brass hinges, natural wood wear along the sliding mechanism, original finish patina, and carved details showing subtle artisan variations.

An antique book slide functions well on a modern office desk, sideboard, or console table, serving as a functional display for curated hardback books, notebooks, or stationery.

Preserve the wood by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a light coat of high-quality beeswax polish annually, avoiding chemical cleaners and excessive moisture near metal hinges.
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