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Walnut & Brass Mounted Book Slide
Frank Craig Antiques
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Walnut & Brass Mounted Book Slide

19th century
Description

A Victorian walnut & brass mounted book slide, the arched hinged ends with cut brass decoration.

52 cms fully extended.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA625592
Dealers Internal Reference
877
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Description
A Victorian walnut & brass mounted book slide, the arched hinged ends with cut brass decoration.

52 cms fully extended.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA625592
Dealers Internal Ref
877
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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Archive I An antique burr walnut adjustable book slide featuring decorative brass strapwork mounts with rounded ends.

Walnut & brass mounted book slide

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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
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Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frankcraig
Verified Since Apr 2018
Items For Sale 235
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Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
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An antique burr walnut adjustable book slide featuring decorative brass strapwork mounts with rounded ends.
Walnut & brass mounted book slide
Ref: SA625592
An antique burr walnut adjustable book slide featuring decorative brass strapwork mounts with rounded ends.
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FAQs

A book slide is an adjustable desktop accessory created during the nineteenth century to hold a flexible number of books upright. Popularised during the Victorian era, these items feature hinged end supports that lie flat when stored and fold up to support volumes as the frame expands.

Nineteenth-century book slides were commonly made using fine cabinet woods such as burr walnut, rosewood, coromandel, or mahogany. These timber structures were frequently decorated with pierced brass strapwork, ivory, bone, or porcelain studs, and fitted with smooth brass sliding runners.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery on the extension tracks, original patination on metal mounts, and natural wear to the base or underside lining. Decorative brass elements are typically secured with small period screws rather than modern fixings.

An antique book slide functions as a functional accent piece on a modern executive desk, console table, or library shelf. It can be paired with hardback reference books or vintage cloth-bound editions to add texture to a study or living area.

To preserve the wood finish, place the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid drying or cracking the veneer. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally, keeping metal cleaners away from timber surfaces.
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