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Item Details

Our Stock # 18.8736

This is a vintage carved book slide. A Balinese, hardwood library stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Fantastic mid-century exotic book slide with striking carved figures
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Hardwood rich in russet hues throughout
Enthusiastically carved with foliate and scrolled patterns

Prominent carved figures adorn each folding slide
They depict Rama's wife Sita, from the Ramayana story in Hinduism
Each slide folds upon a pair of small brass stabilisers
The reverse carved with a delicate flower head over pierced fretwork

Manually operated slide glides smoothly to its maximum width
Accommodates books within a 34.5cm to 60cm range (13.5" and 23.5")
Tiered plinth base dressed with quality green baize below

This is a delightful vintage carved book slide, with distinctive deity figures. Offering appeal to bibliophiles and collectors, delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Standard Width: 48.5cm (19'')
Max Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')
Max Height: 20.5cm (8'')

Extended Width: 75.5cm (29.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.8736

• Period: c.1960
• • Price: £995.00
  • €1,134 Euro
  • $1,332 US Dollar
• Location: Devon
• • Dimensions: H: 20.5cm (8.07in)
  • W: 48.5cm (19.09in)
  • D: 13.5cm (5.31in)