FABULOUS VICTORIAN " BLACK FOREST " BOOK SLIDE WITH CARVED BEAR ENDS C. 1890
Item History & Price
FABULOUS VICTORIAN "BLACK FOREST" BOOK SLIDE WITH CARVED BEAR ENDS
A highly desirable and very functional piece of black forest wood carving in the form of a desk-top book slide featuring two detailed and superbly carved bears.
Please see the attached photos which are an integral part of this description. All items are described to the best of my knowledge, however I usually don't state the obvious as this can be seen from the numerous photos provided.
Please appr...eciate that all items are antique/vintage/used and therefore are likely to show varying degrees of age related wear and tear. If you want to ensure 100% pristine condition may I suggest you buy new.
DIMENSIONS: Overall size when closed: 35.0 cm 14.5 cm x 12.0 cm and the distance between the bears: 28.5 cm when closed or 47.5 cm when fully extended
A charming item and one which would look great in almost any surroundings...perhaps an original gift for a book lover?
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