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Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Book Slide
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Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Book Slide

19th century
Sold 3 August 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

A good Coromandel bookslide with brass decoration.

In excellent condition, it will hold around 16 books and extends to 53cm

Coromandel is a valuable hardwood from India and Ceylon.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA767070
Dealers Internal Reference
A2496
Description
A good Coromandel bookslide with brass decoration.

In excellent condition, it will hold around 16 books and extends to 53cm

Coromandel is a valuable hardwood from India and Ceylon.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA767070
Dealers Internal Ref
A2496
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
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An antique Victorian expanding book slide made from dark coromandel wood featuring elaborate pierced brass mounts.
Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Book Slide
Ref: SA767070
An antique Victorian expanding book slide made from dark coromandel wood featuring elaborate pierced brass mounts.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCoromandel, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced brass mounts, Gothic strapwork, Expanding wooden track, Round brass studs
  • SizeW 33 cm (13 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A book slide, also known as a book rack or trough, is an expandable desktop accessory designed to hold a selection of volumes upright. They gained immense popularity during the Victorian era as home libraries and study spaces expanded amongst the middle and upper classes.

Fine antique book slides were typically crafted from dense, exotic hardwoods such as coromandel, mahogany, or walnut. They were frequently embellished with cast brass mounts, engraved strapwork, ceramic cabochons, or inlaid brass stringing to reflect the ornate aesthetic of the period.

Authentic pieces usually feature period-appropriate joinery, heavy exotic timber construction, hand-cut brass screws, and natural patina consistent with age. The expanding mechanism on antique models often relies on a smooth wooden sliding track underneath rather than modern mechanical hinges.

An antique book slide functions well on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to corral a curated selection of hardback books. Its contrasting wood grain and metallic mounts add textural warmth and historical character to contemporary or traditional study spaces.

Coromandel wood should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and maintained in a stable environment with moderate humidity to avoid timber splitting. Occasional application of microcrystalline wax helps nourish the polished wood surface without causing build-up.
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