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Top Notch Antique English Brass Mounted Amboyna Bookslide by Betjemann's C.1870
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Top Notch Antique English Brass Mounted Amboyna Bookslide by Betjemann's C.1870

19th century
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This wonderful book slide or book holder is made from the most expensive timber in the world, exotic Amboyna, a marvelously luxurious burl from the tree that is commonly known as Narra. Thanks in part to its wavy grain, Amboyna Burl is figured with numerous, captivating swirls.

This example is made by the famous Betjemann's around 1870, Victorian in era; each end has a thick brass plate engraved with the patent number. This one also has a centrally inlaid retailers plaque for Mawson, Swan & Marston of Newcastle on Tyne.

The ends of the slide are gothic in style and mounted with top notch thick brass beautifully engraved.

Excellent condition with the plinth measuring 3 1/2" x 6" and the opening to hold the books measuring 11 1/2" expanding to 19".

Item ID: 31747

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Description
This wonderful book slide or book holder is made from the most expensive timber in the world, exotic Amboyna, a marvelously luxurious burl from the tree that is commonly known as Narra. Thanks in part to its wavy grain, Amboyna Burl is figured with numerous, captivating swirls.
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This example is made by the famous Betjemann's around 1870, Victorian in era; each end has a thick brass plate engraved with the patent number.
Puckerings

This one also has a centrally inlaid retailers plaque for Mawson, Swan & Marston of Newcastle on Tyne.

fig 1. Top Notch Antique English Brass Mounted Amboyna Bookslide by Betjemann's c.1870
fig 1. Top Notch Antique English Brass Mounted Amboyna Bookslide by Betjemann's C.1870

The ends of the slide are gothic in style and mounted with top notch thick brass beautifully engraved.

Excellent condition with the plinth measuring 3 1/2" x 6" and the opening to hold the books measuring 11 1/2" expanding to 19".

Item ID: 31747

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail; Insurance Optional.

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA69155
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31747
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