Adjustable bookend 1900 EM.Terquem, wood and brass

Adjustable bookend in exotic cuban wood set with brass fillets and moldings; em.terquem house stamp on a brass plate. Smooth movement of the panel. Em.terquem rue scribe, famous luxury house of libraries, office items, stylish cabinetmaking, and fine leather goods and creator of the revolving bookcase in 1900, also designed the adjustable bookends. Note: a brass rod missing on a small side see photo and darker traces on the edges of the rods.