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Antique Mahogany Book Mill or Reading Table
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €790     $857
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John Howkins Antiques

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Antique Mahogany Book Mill or Reading Table

19th century
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A good quality antique mahogany reading or book table. Standing on a triform base with applied patrae above turned feet with hidden casters. The baluster turned central column joining the 4 revolving bookshelves each having turned galleries, above the circular solid mahogany dished top. Condition- very good. Dimensions:- Height…29.5’’/ 75cm. Diameter at Top…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Book Table to the 1890s.

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SA1037567
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24473
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Description
A good quality antique mahogany reading or book table. Standing on a triform base with applied patrae above turned feet with hidden casters.
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The baluster turned central column joining the 4 revolving bookshelves each having turned galleries, above the circular solid mahogany dished top.
John Howkins Antiques

Condition- very good. Dimensions:- Height…29.5’’/ 75cm. Diameter at Top…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Book Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037567
Dealers Internal Ref
24473
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A circular mahogany revolving book mill table featuring a central turned column, four spindled book compartments, and a quadruped base.
Antique Mahogany Book Mill or Reading Table
Ref: SA1037567
A circular mahogany revolving book mill table featuring a central turned column, four spindled book compartments, and a quadruped base.
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A revolving book mill table, popularised in the 19th century, is a small side table featuring an integrated rotating bookcase shelf below the tabletop for storing reading materials.

These functional tables were typically constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, featuring turned spindles, central support pedestals, and internal rotating mechanisms.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-turned spindles, original turned feet or castors, hand-cut joinery, natural timber grain variation, and smooth rotation on original hardware.

Position the table alongside an armchair or reading nook to function as an occasional table while displaying curated hardback books within the railed compartments below.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth, applying beeswax along the wood grain twice yearly, and keeping the rotating mechanism clean and free of dust.
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