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Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian
About the Item
This is an antique executive desk book slide. An English, walnut and burr extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Beautifully appointed slide with an attractive presentation for favoured titles
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select walnut to the ends show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
Burr walnut plinth with superb figuring and ebonised, tiered edge
Each end extends outwards to add further space for books
Dressed to the base with a protective waxed covering
This is a desirable antique desk book slide, as useful to a publishing house executive as it would be in the home reading nook. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Standard Width: 32cm (12.5'')
Standard Depth: 12.5cm (5'')
Standard Height: 15.5cm (6'')
Extended Width: 49cm (19.25'')
Standard Internal Width: 29cm (11.5'')
Extended Internal Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')
- Dimensions:Height: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
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