Description
Rare Irish Hand Carved Bog Oak and Arbutus Wood Book Slide of good size proportions, mid to Late Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The non-adjustable base with all-round scrolling penwork depicting shamrocks and a central Irish Harp carving within a circular surround, a hinged flap with another Harp above a base with shamrocks and Scottish Thistle carvings, the other with a carving depicting the Welsh Three Ostrich Feathers above a base with similar carvings. Attributed to Cornelius Goggin 13 Nassau Street, Dublin Ireland.
Condition: Good untouched condition with almost no losses to carvings, nice surface patination.
Width: (an impressive) 19.5" (49.5cm). Depth: 5.75" (14.5cm). Height: 7.75” (19.75cm).
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