Vintage Carved Book Slide, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

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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Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Presented in very good vintage condition.
Product Code	KTO-1453034
Materials	Wood
Color	Brown
Width	49 cm 19.1 inch
Depth	14 cm 5.3 inch
Height	21 cm 8.1 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

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