1850s Victorian Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand

Description

This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. … more This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Fantastic Victorian book slide with quality fretwork decor
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Quality walnut stocks rich in colour and fine grain interest
Graced with a quality wax polish finish

Striking pierced fretwork to each end features club and leaf details
Each slide folds upon a pair of brass stabilisers and glides smoothly to maximum width
Accommodates books within a 24.5cm to 40cm range (9.75" and 15.75")
Raised upon a pair of block feet dressed with emerald green baize below

This is a delightful antique bookslide, with Gothic taste to the striking pierced fretwork. Offering appeal to bibliophiles and collectors, the slide is delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 27cm (10.75'')
Max Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')
Raised Height: 14cm (5.5'')

Extended Width: 27cm (10.75'')
Folded Height: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Internal Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Extended Internal Width: 40cm (15.75'') less