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Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Somerset Antiques & Interiors
A rare George Betjemann walnut bookslide with four inset polished ''tiger eye'' agates on either end surrounded by fine brass rope stringing.It is of the self closing variety but as can be seen in the photographs the springs are missimg from the mechanism.This excellent bookslide dates from around the 1880''s and the Patent number is 10100.It is in the Gothic revival style of the early Arts and Crafts period.George Betjemann was the great grandfather of the Poet Laureate and broadcaster Sir John Betjemann.When closed the bookends measure 16''/41cm in length.It extends to 25.5''/64cm.It''s depth is 7.25''/18cm and height 7.5''/19cm.
Internal Reference: PM86
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA360495
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 19cm (7.5inches)Width is 41cm (16.1inches)Depth is 18cm (7.1inches)
Antique SA360495 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
The Victorian Era
ANTIQUE SA360495
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Somerset Antiques & Interiors
Extensive Large Showroom containing Antiques,Furniture,Clocks, Decorative items,Pine and much more.
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01749 345 468 or 07999 871429
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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