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Antique Book Slide with Fine Porcelain Plaques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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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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Antique Book Slide with Fine Porcelain Plaques

19th century
Description

A quality Burr Walnut Book Slide which extends depending on the amount of books needed having fine hand painted porcelain plaques to the exterior of each end.

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Parkins & Gotto 24 & 25 Oxford St London

Parkins and Gotto

William Parkins and Henry Jenkin Gotto formed the company of Parkins & Gotto principally as stationers but they quickly grew to sell a large variety of goods. They offered a wide range of items from dressing cases and luggage to sporting goods and toys. The 1852 London Directory lists them at 2 Hanway St. and 25 Oxford St. Although the 1846 Directory doesn't list them, their free Almanack & Stationery catalogue of 1853 advertised that it was in its 8th year of publication dating the start of the company at to as early as 1845. In 1860 The Society of Arts awarded them a silver medal for their writing case for its utility, durability and cheapness. By this date they had expanded to add 24 Oxford Street. Five years later 26 & 27 had been added to their address.

English

40cm wide extending to 57cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA960890
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Description
A quality Burr Walnut Book Slide which extends depending on the amount of books needed having fine hand painted porcelain plaques to the exterior of each end.

Retailed by

Parkins & Gotto 24 & 25 Oxford St London

fig 1. An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits.
fig 1. Antique Book Slide with Fine Porcelain Plaques

Parkins and Gotto

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William Parkins and Henry Jenkin Gotto formed the company of Parkins & Gotto principally as stationers but they quickly grew to sell a large variety of goods.
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

They offered a wide range of items from dressing cases and luggage to sporting goods and toys. The 1852 London Directory lists them at 2 Hanway St. and 25 Oxford St. Although the 1846 Directory doesn't list them, their free Almanack & Stationery catalogue of 1853 advertised that it was in its 8th year of publication dating the start of the company at to as early as 1845. In 1860 The Society of Arts awarded them a silver medal for their writing case for its utility, durability and cheapness. By this date they had expanded to add 24 Oxford Street. Five years later 26 & 27 had been added to their address.

English

40cm wide extending to 57cm

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Book Slide to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA960890
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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Archive I An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits.

Antique Book Slide with Fine Porcelain Plaques

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Archive III An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits. View III
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Archive VI An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits. View VIII
Archive IX An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits. View IX
Archive X An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits. View X
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Archive XII An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits. View XII
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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 52
Items Sold 1,099
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits.
Antique Book Slide with fine porcelain plaques
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An antique burr walnut book slide featuring pierced brass strapwork with cut-out motifs and two inset circular porcelain plaques painted with female portraits.
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An antique book slide, also known as an expanding book rack, is a desktop accessory designed to hold a small selection of books between two upright ends. Popular during the Victorian era in the nineteenth century, these items allowed readers to display favoured volumes on writing desks or library tables.

Victorian book slides were predominantly constructed from fine hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often finished with burr veneers. They were frequently embellished with pierced brass mounts, ivory, bone, or inset hand-painted porcelain plaques.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically feature sliding dovetail joints or concealed wooden runners that allow the ends to expand smoothly. Look for hand-finished brass strapwork, natural wear on the base felt or timber, and period-correct slot screws rather than modern fixings.

An antique book slide serves as a functional accent on a contemporary home office desk, console table, or library shelf. It adds texture and historical interest when paired with a curated selection of leather-bound or hardback books.

Preserve the timber finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners on brass mounts or hand-painted porcelain plaques, wiping them gently with a dry cloth.
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