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Pristine Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends - Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
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Pristine Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends - Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer

19th century
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Sold 29 June 2026 · Puckerings
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A fabulous pristine Victorian papier mache book slide / expanding bookends with most exquisite hand painted Newfoundland dog after Landseer's "A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society", an 1831 oil on canvas work by English painter, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. Both ends, the painting is in exceptional condition.

The dog in the painting is meant to be "Bob", a dog that was found in a shipwreck off the coast of England. The dog found his way to the London waterfront where he became known for saving people from drowning, a total of twenty–three times over the course of fourteen years. For this, he was made a distinguished member of the Royal Humane Society, granting him a medal and access to food.

Dating to the mid-nineteenth century, the box remains in excellent condition. 13" expanding to 21" x 5".

Item ID: 40933

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Hand Painted Book Slide to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
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SA615526
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A fabulous pristine Victorian papier mache book slide / expanding bookends with most exquisite hand painted Newfoundland dog after Landseer's "A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society", an 1831 oil on canvas work by English painter, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. Both ends, the painting is in exceptional condition.
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The dog in the painting is meant to be "Bob", a dog that was found in a shipwreck off the coast of England.
Puckerings

The dog found his way to the London waterfront where he became known for saving people from drowning, a total of twenty–three times over the course of fourteen years. For this, he was made a distinguished member of the Royal Humane Society, granting him a medal and access to food.

Dating to the mid-nineteenth century, the box remains in excellent condition. 13" expanding to 21" x 5".

Item ID: 40933

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Hand Painted Book Slide to the 1860s.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA615526
Dealers Internal Ref
40933
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Archive I An extendable wooden book slide featuring a hand-painted portrait of a dog in the style of Sir Edwin Landseer. SOLD29 JUN 26

Pristine Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends - Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer

Archive II An extendable wooden book slide featuring a hand-painted portrait of a dog in the style of Sir Edwin Landseer. View II
Archive III An extendable wooden book slide featuring a hand-painted portrait of a dog in the style of Sir Edwin Landseer. View III
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Archive VIII An extendable wooden book slide featuring a hand-painted portrait of a dog in the style of Sir Edwin Landseer. View VIII
Archive IX An extendable wooden book slide featuring a hand-painted portrait of a dog in the style of Sir Edwin Landseer. View IX
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An extendable wooden book slide featuring a hand-painted portrait of a dog in the style of Sir Edwin Landseer.
Pristine Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends - Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
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An extendable wooden book slide featuring a hand-painted portrait of a dog in the style of Sir Edwin Landseer.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Pigment, Varnish
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted dog portrait, Extendable wooden trough, Arched terminal design
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

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Extendable book slides, or book troughs, became popular in the nineteenth century as home libraries expanded and people required functional yet decorative ways to keep volumes organised on desks and tables.

These pieces were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, finished with hand-painted artwork, often featuring lacquer or high-gloss varnishes to protect the painted surface.

Authentic items generally exhibit signs of age in the wood grain, hand-mixed pigments, traditional joinery methods, and natural wear consistent with historical use rather than modern synthetic manufacturing.

Position the piece on a desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to hold a curated selection of favourite volumes, adding a touch of traditional character and artistic interest to the space.

Keep the item out of direct sunlight to prevent the painted surface and pigments from fading, and dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical cleaners.
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