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Antique Victorian Revolving Oak & Brass Magazine/newspaper Stand by William Tonks & Sons
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Antique Victorian Revolving Oak & Brass Magazine/newspaper Stand by William Tonks & Sons

19th century
Sold 16 April 2025 · Founders Antiques
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A 19th century revolving magazine or newspaper stand by the renowned William Tonks & Sons of Birmingham, rather Art Deco in form, crafted in brass with an oak platform featuring the maker's mark to the underside.

Very good condition, structurally all sound with just some light aged surface wear.

English, late 19th century.

H: 83 W: 36 D: 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Revolving Magazine Stand to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1040367
Dealers Internal Reference
2998
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Description
A 19th century revolving magazine or newspaper stand by the renowned William Tonks & Sons of Birmingham, rather Art Deco in form, crafted in brass with an oak platform featuring the maker's mark to the underside.

Very good condition, structurally all sound with just some light aged surface wear.

English, late 19th century.

H: 83 W: 36 D: 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Revolving Magazine Stand to the Victorian era.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1040367
Dealers Internal Ref
2998
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An antique Victorian revolving magazine stand featuring an oak base and a polished brass wire rack mounted on a tripod brass support.
Antique Victorian Revolving Oak & Brass Magazine/Newspaper Stand by William Tonks & Sons
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMagazine Racks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRevolving mechanism, Brass wire frame, Tripod base, Wooden platform
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

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Revolving magazine and periodical stands gained popularity during the late 19th century as mass-printed newspapers and periodicals proliferated, requiring functional storage solutions for parlours and libraries.

These stands were typically crafted from a combination of solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, paired with cast brass or polished brass wire frameworks for durability and visual contrast.

Authentic pieces often feature period-appropriate construction methods, such as hand-cut joinery, patinated brass with age-appropriate oxidation, and smooth mechanical swivels characteristic of 19th-century metalwork.

Such pieces function well as accent furniture next to armchairs or sofas, providing a practical repository for current reading materials while introducing historical texture to the space.

Maintain the wood with microcrystalline wax and clean the brass components gently with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip the historical patina.
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