Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850

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'') We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.