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Large 4 Tier Oak Revolving Bookcase.
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Large 4 Tier Oak Revolving Bookcase.

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 February 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Large 4 tier oak revolving bookcase.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

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Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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SA1082446
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Description
Large 4 tier oak revolving bookcase.
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1082446
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 644
Items Sold 5,090
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Location: Warpsgrove, Nr Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW, United Kingdom
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A large four-tier dark oak revolving bookcase with slatted vertical dividers on each shelf.
Large 4 tier oak revolving bookcase.
Ref: SA1082446
A large four-tier dark oak revolving bookcase with slatted vertical dividers on each shelf.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlatted vertical dividers, Four-tier structure, Rotating base mechanism, Raised edge top
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

Revolving bookcases gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly within Victorian and Edwardian libraries, offices, and studies to maximise storage efficiency and provide easy access to reference volumes.

Authentic pieces are predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring complex internal cross-shaped wooden or metal pivot mechanisms that allow the tiers to spin smoothly on ball bearings.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit traditional joinery such as dovetailing, hand-cut screws or slotted fixings, natural timber shrinkage, and heavier cast-iron or brass internal mechanisms rather than modern pressed steel.

This piece works well as a functional centrepiece or space-saving storage unit in a study or living area, styled with vertical book arrangements, vintage bindings, and minimal decorative objects to balance visual weight.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping or cracking, applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the polish and protect the wood surface.
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