RARE Irish Hand Carved Large Bog Oak Book Slide 19th Ct. SUPERB LISTING IRELAND
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RARE Irish Hand Carved Large Bog Oak Book Slide 19th Ct. SUPERB LISTING IRELAND :
$1275.00
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Patrick Howard Antiques Dublin Ireland
To view more Extraordinary Decorative Antique Items go to one of Europe\'s most stylish new websites: Extremely Fine Example of anIrish Hand Carved Bog Oak Book Book Slide of large size, mid Nineteenth Century, quite possibly by made by Cornelius Goggin (Bog Oak Carver to Her Majesty with recorded address at No.13 Nassau Street in Dublin).The adjustablebase edged with Laurelleaf decorationa central carving depicting an Irish Harp.
Bothhinged foldingbookendswith carvings carved depicting a view of Muckross AbbeyKillarney, also with Laurelleaf borders.
Condition: Good untouched condition with no losses to carvings, nice surface patination, original brass hinges in firm condition.
Width: (an impressive) 19\" (48.25cm). Depth:6.5\" (16.5cm).
Irish Bog Oak wood is a rare timber which is excavated from deep underground, usually as a by-product of turf cutting, or when bogland is drained for agricultural use. The wood varies in age, usually ranging between 2,000 and 6,000 years old, The wood has been preserved due to the unique conditions of the Turf bogs in Ireland which waterlog the wood and keep it free from oxygen and sunlight which would cause it to decay. The chemistry of the Bog also reacts with the wood and transforms it\'s colour. Bog Oak is usually jet black, but occasionally a very dark brown. Throughout the Nineteenth Century and later many decorative items such as small furniture, Writing Slopes Book Slides and Ladies Jewellery, always with distinctive hand carved Irish subjects. This is a very nice item in superb condition.
About Patrick Howard AntiquesSpecialist Dealer located in Dublin Ireland selling a premier assortment of fine antiques to include a wide collection of fine early Irish furniture and decorative items – Writing Slopes, Tea Caddy, Jewellery Caskets and further small related wooden items, fine early Sevres Porcelain and Irish Crystal. To see more visit www.patrick-howard-antiques.com
RARE Irish Hand Carved Large Bog Oak Book Slide 19th Ct. SUPERB LISTING IRELAND :
$1275.00