Antique Book Slide, English Rosewood Brass, Bookends, Betjemann, Victorian c1880 c1850 7" carved baluster columns with

7" carved baluster columns with stout cross stretcher featuring a 9" tall central pineapple and a thick frieze stock beneath solid and stable table top

Above cast lion masks over raised cartouche

furrowed brow

Inside finished in a contrasting terracotta

As good as it gets in display case quality

Antique Book Slide, English Rosewood Brass, Bookends, Betjemann, Victorian c1880 c1850 7" carved baluster columns withOur Stock # 18. 6266 This is an antique book slide. English, rosewood and brass bookends. Betjemann's patented book rack, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fantastic Victorian book slide with gothic revival overtones Displays a desirable aged patina Eye catching stocks of rosewood, rich in colour and fine grain interest Bright, brass tooling dresses each end Ends feature trefoil cutouts for a further decorative touch Brass stabiliser