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An Attractive Victorian Maple Wood Extending Book Slide
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An Attractive Victorian Maple Wood Extending Book Slide

19th century
Sold 30 October 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

An attractive mid Victorian antique book slide with extending base. This charming and usable piece is made of solid Maple wood and has a lovely rich, warm colouring. The hinged ends are of wonderful pierced fretwork, in the Gothic style. The base slides on runners and extends to double its closed length. A decorative and useful piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, cracks or damage. Slider in full working condition.

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1870.

Height :- 15.6 cms.

Length :- 32.5 cms.

Extended Length :- 57 cms.

Depth :- 12.3 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.6cm (6.14")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Maple Book Slide to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130368
Dealers Internal Reference
ACMC108
Dealers Notes

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Andrew Cox Antiques go to great lengths to ensure that all our sold items are carefully packed and only 'signed-for' postage options are used in order to guarantee tracking and insurance.

Should you have any questions, have a specific request for item not currently listed, or would like to discuss combining postage costs, please contact us. We aim to make your experience with us a happy and enjoyable one.

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Description
An attractive mid Victorian antique book slide with extending base. This charming and usable piece is made of solid Maple wood and has a lovely rich, warm colouring. The hinged ends are of wonderful pierced fretwork, in the Gothic style. The base slides on runners and extends to double its closed length. A decorative and useful piece. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An extending Victorian maple book slide with openwork gothic tracery ends and brass hinges.
fig 1. An Attractive Victorian Maple Wood Extending Book Slide

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, cracks or damage. Slider in full working condition.

Origin:- English.

Date:- Circa 1870.

Height :- 15.6 cms.

Length :- 32.5 cms.

Extended Length :- 57 cms.

Depth :- 12.3 cms.

Height
15.6cm (6.14")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Maple Book Slide to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130368
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC108
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Andrew Cox Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques
Telephone 07872 529197
Location
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andrewcox
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 191
Items Sold 1,874
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An extending Victorian maple book slide with openwork gothic tracery ends and brass hinges.
An attractive Victorian Maple wood Extending Book Slide
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An extending Victorian maple book slide with openwork gothic tracery ends and brass hinges.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMaple, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGothic tracery, Fretwork carving, Extendable base, Brass hinges
  • SizeH 15.6 cm (6 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 12.3 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A book slide, also known as a book carrier or extending bookrack, is an adjustable desktop accessory popular during the Victorian era to hold a selection of frequently referenced books upright on a desk or table.

These pieces were typically crafted from hardwoods such as maple, oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring pierced fretwork, carved details, and brass scissor mechanisms or hinges to allow the base to extend.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, patination on the timber, hand-carved or pierced ornamentation consistent with Victorian design movements like Gothic Revival or Aesthetic style, and occasionally maker marks.

Such items work well placed on a study desk, a mantelpiece, or a bookshelf to organise a curated selection of volumes, adding architectural interest and texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate natural wax to maintain the finish.
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