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Edwardian Serpentine Mahogany and Marquetry Inlaid Revolving Bookcase
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Edwardian Serpentine Mahogany and Marquetry Inlaid Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 December 2025 · Roger King Antiques
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An attractive Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, with serpentine shaped top with floral marquetry inlay, and with boxwood stringing. There are two tiers and wooden slats at the sides to keep the books in.

Size: 51 cm x 51 cm x 83 cm high

Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1184448
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B770
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Description
An attractive Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, with serpentine shaped top with floral marquetry inlay, and with boxwood stringing. There are two tiers and wooden slats at the sides to keep the books in.

Size: 51 cm x 51 cm x 83 cm high

Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184448
Dealers Internal Ref
B770
Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

We stock a large selection of dining tables, set of chairs, chest of drawers and other useful items

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Edwardian Serpentine Mahogany and Marquetry Inlaid Revolving Bookcase

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Roger King Antiques

Roger King Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 256 or 07789 632 629
Location
111 High Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rk
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 264
Roger King Antiques
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An Edwardian serpentine-topped mahogany revolving bookcase featuring delicate marquetry inlay on the upper tier and slatted wooden partitions.
Edwardian serpentine mahogany and marquetry inlaid revolving bookcase
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An Edwardian serpentine-topped mahogany revolving bookcase featuring delicate marquetry inlay on the upper tier and slatted wooden partitions.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Marquetry Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine top, Marquetry inlay, Slatted sides, Revolving mechanism
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Revolving bookcases gained immense popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, designed to provide accessible book storage in domestic libraries, studies, and drawing rooms without taking up excessive floor space.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid mahogany or satinwood, frequently featuring decorative marquetry inlay, crossbanding, and a concealed interior cross-frame mechanism that allows the tiers to spin smoothly on a central spindle.

Authentic pieces from the Edwardian era generally display hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional polish finishes such as shellac or wax, solid timber carcases, and period-appropriate brass or cast-iron internal rotating mechanisms.

Position the bookcase next to a reading chair or in an empty corner to function as a dynamic display surface for curated book collections, small sculptural objects, and framed photographs.

Maintain the wood by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and periodically nourishing the surface with high-quality beeswax, avoiding direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent timber splitting.
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