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Quality Antique Victorian Oak Revolving Bookcase
London City Antiques
for sale €1,737     $1,886
£1,485
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Quality Antique Victorian Oak Revolving Bookcase

19th century
Description

Quality antique Victorian oak revolving bookcase having a shaped oak top with moulded edge supported by four attractive quality roped twist brass columns and four circular brass columns united by sixteen circular brass rails. It is raised on a shaped oak base with moulded edge standing on a delightful revolving brass stand with shaped feet.

An attractive decorative piece in lovely original condition.

H 32.5cm

W 31 cm

D 27.5cm

Suitable for books of up to 20.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1197931
Dealers Internal Reference
700
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Quality antique Victorian oak revolving bookcase having a shaped oak top with moulded edge supported by four attractive quality roped twist brass columns and four circular brass columns united by sixteen circular brass rails.
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It is raised on a shaped oak base with moulded edge standing on a delightful revolving brass stand with shaped feet.
London City Antiques

An attractive decorative piece in lovely original condition.

H 32.5cm

W 31 cm

D 27.5cm

Suitable for books of up to 20.5cm

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197931
Dealers Internal Ref
700
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
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The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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London City Antiques
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A Victorian tabletop revolving bookcase featuring dark oak top and bottom tiers supported by polished spiral brass pillars and brass feet.
Quality Antique Victorian Oak Revolving Bookcase
Ref: SA1197931
A Victorian tabletop revolving bookcase featuring dark oak top and bottom tiers supported by polished spiral brass pillars and brass feet.
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Revolving bookcases, also known as book carousels, emerged in the late 19th century during the Victorian era to provide easy access to books on all sides. They were designed for libraries, studies, and desktops to store frequently used volumes within easy reach.

Victorian revolving bookcases were traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring central metal spindle mechanisms. Finer desktop examples incorporated polished brass columns, gallery rails, and cast brass feet.

Authentic Victorian examples feature heavy cast iron or brass revolving mechanisms beneath the base, solid timber construction with hand-finished edges, and original brass hardware. Look for natural wear on the moving elements, castors, or feet, along with traditional joining methods.

A tabletop revolving bookcase can serve as an elegant organiser on a modern office desk, a side table accent, or a bedside stand. It creates visual interest when styled with vintage hardbacks, small sculptural objects, or desk accessories.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Keep the revolving mechanism lubricated with a light machine oil if stiff, and clear away tarnish on brass elements with a specialised non-abrasive cleaner.
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