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A Rare Tiffany & Co Book Slide
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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    Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.
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A Rare Tiffany & Co Book Slide

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare and exceptional quality Tiffany & Co Book Slide Quilted Ash veneers fine painted porcelain plaques to each end featuring winged Cherubs one holding a butterfly in one hand and flowers in the other with arrows at his feet the other holding a floral garland sat beside a tambourine , the book slide opens and retracts which grips the books to keep them tight "Self closing bookslide" engraved plaque this mechanism is in full working order and retracts on it own with out any assistance to pull books in tightly , the central plaque is engraved Tiffany & Co .

40cm closed opening to 66cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique Expanding Book Slide to the 1920s.

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SA916642
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A rare and exceptional quality Tiffany & Co Book Slide Quilted Ash veneers fine painted porcelain plaques to each end featuring winged Cherubs one holding a butterfly in one hand and flowers in the other with arrows at his feet the other holding a floral garland sat beside a tambourine , the book slide opens and retracts which grips the books to keep them tight "Self closing bookslide" engraved plaque this mechanism is in full working order and retracts on it own with out any assistance to pull books in tightly , the central plaque is engraved Tiffany & Co .

40cm closed opening to 66cm

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique Expanding Book Slide to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA916642
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An expanding wooden book slide featuring golden burr wood veneer, folding arched ends, and a gilt brass front plate framing an oval painted porcelain cherub medallion.
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Archive I An expanding wooden book slide featuring golden burr wood veneer, folding arched ends, and a gilt brass front plate framing an oval painted porcelain cherub medallion.

A Rare Tiffany & Co Book Slide

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Archive VIII An expanding wooden book slide featuring golden burr wood veneer, folding arched ends, and a gilt brass front plate framing an oval painted porcelain cherub medallion. View VIII
Archive IX An expanding wooden book slide featuring golden burr wood veneer, folding arched ends, and a gilt brass front plate framing an oval painted porcelain cherub medallion. View IX
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
Location
Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lovatt
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 51
Items Sold 1,099
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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An expanding wooden book slide featuring golden burr wood veneer, folding arched ends, and a gilt brass front plate framing an oval painted porcelain cherub medallion.
A rare Tiffany & Co Book Slide
Ref: SA916642
An expanding wooden book slide featuring golden burr wood veneer, folding arched ends, and a gilt brass front plate framing an oval painted porcelain cherub medallion.
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An expanding book slide is an adjustable tabletop book rack featuring two vertical end panels that slide apart along a central wooden frame to accommodate varying quantities of books.

Nineteenth-century book slides were typically constructed from polished hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, satinwood, or coromandel, often accented with brass fittings, carved motifs, or decorative enamel and porcelain inserts.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-fitted sliding mechanisms, natural timber patina, slotted screw heads, and maker stamps or engraved retail brass plaques near the base.

An antique book slide functions effectively on a contemporary executive desk, mantelpiece, or console table to organize leather-bound volumes, art catalogues, or notebooks.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax annually, keeping brass mounts clean without harsh chemical cleaners that could strip original gilding or damage wood finishes.
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