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Victorian Extending Brass Bound Book Slide
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Victorian Extending Brass Bound Book Slide

19th century
Sold 5 February 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A handsome antique late Victorian brass bound book slide or book rack dating from circa 1870. With an ebonised walnut frame, the sides with unusual attractive brass and mirrored decoration with gothic revival overtones. The book slide is in good condition and extends to stand a reasonable amount of books. This manually operated book slide is in smooth working order and ready for the desk or home library.

Construction/Wood:

Ebonised Walnut

Condition Report:

Good original condition. General wear and marks commensurate with age. Manually operated book slide in smooth working order

Dimensions:

Width: 33cm

Extended Width: 60cm

Depth: 12cm

Height: 16cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Brass Bound Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA881607
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Description
A handsome antique late Victorian brass bound book slide or book rack dating from circa 1870.
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With an ebonised walnut frame, the sides with unusual attractive brass and mirrored decoration with gothic revival overtones.
Antique Furniture Direct

The book slide is in good condition and extends to stand a reasonable amount of books. This manually operated book slide is in smooth working order and ready for the desk or home library.

fig 1. An overhead view of a closed Victorian wooden book slide featuring pierced brass mounts and engraved floral motifs.
fig 1. Victorian Extending Brass Bound Book Slide

Construction/Wood:

Ebonised Walnut

Condition Report:

Good original condition. General wear and marks commensurate with age. Manually operated book slide in smooth working order

Dimensions:

Width: 33cm

Extended Width: 60cm

Depth: 12cm

Height: 16cm

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Brass Bound Book Slide to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA881607
Antique Furniture Direct
Antique Furniture Direct
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2013
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Archive I An overhead view of a closed Victorian wooden book slide featuring pierced brass mounts and engraved floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Extending Brass Bound Book Slide

Archive II An overhead view of a closed Victorian wooden book slide featuring pierced brass mounts and engraved floral motifs. View II
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An overhead view of a closed Victorian wooden book slide featuring pierced brass mounts and engraved floral motifs.
Victorian Extending Brass Bound Book Slide
Ref: SA881607
An overhead view of a closed Victorian wooden book slide featuring pierced brass mounts and engraved floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced brass fretwork, Engraved floral scrolls, Expanding sliding mechanism
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A book slide, also known as a book trough, is an adjustable desktop stand designed to hold a selection of frequently referenced books upright on a desk or table. During the Victorian era, as literacy and personal libraries expanded, these functional objects became commonplace in studies and libraries to keep volumes organised and accessible.

Traditional book slides typically feature a wooden base made from dense timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or coromandel, fitted with an expanding concertina or sliding mechanism. They are frequently embellished with cast or pierced brass mounts, corner brackets, and engraved detailing, secured with small brass pins.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut screws or pins, and natural patina on the brass and wood surfaces consistent with age and use. Modern reproductions often lack the weight, depth of patina, and precision of hand-pierced brass work found in 19th-century examples.

An antique book slide functions well on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or office desk, serving both as a practical holder for a curated selection of hardback books and as a sculptural decorative object. Its contrasting wood and metal tones complement both traditional study spaces and modern minimalist rooms.

Preserve the condition of the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood warping. Clean the wood occasionally with a microfibre cloth and feed it with a suitable wax, while avoiding harsh chemical polishes on the brass mounts to retain their natural oxidisation.
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