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Large Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C.1900
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Large Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine and substantial Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, dating to circa 1900, of generous proportions and excellent colour.

The bookcase is of square form, fitted with three tiers of open shelving, each divided into sections and enclosed by elegant vertical slatted galleries with brass roundel mounts. The whole rotates smoothly on its original castors, allowing easy access from all sides.

Constructed in well-figured mahogany, the piece displays a rich, warm tone and attractive grain throughout, with a nicely moulded top above. The proportions are particularly pleasing, being larger than the more commonly found examples, making it both practical and visually impressive.

Raised on a shaped cruciform base with original castors, it remains sturdy and functional, ideal for use in a study, library or sitting room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205880
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C2793
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Description
A fine and substantial Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, dating to circa 1900, of generous proportions and excellent colour.
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The bookcase is of square form, fitted with three tiers of open shelving, each divided into sections and enclosed by elegant vertical slatted galleries with brass roundel mounts.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The whole rotates smoothly on its original castors, allowing easy access from all sides.

fig 1. An Edwardian polished mahogany revolving bookcase with three open tiers, vertical side slats secured with brass studs, and a quad-form swivel base on castors.
fig 1. Large Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C.1900

Constructed in well-figured mahogany, the piece displays a rich, warm tone and attractive grain throughout, with a nicely moulded top above. The proportions are particularly pleasing, being larger than the more commonly found examples, making it both practical and visually impressive.

Raised on a shaped cruciform base with original castors, it remains sturdy and functional, ideal for use in a study, library or sitting room.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205880
Dealers Internal Ref
C2793
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An Edwardian polished mahogany revolving bookcase with three open tiers, vertical side slats secured with brass studs, and a quad-form swivel base on castors.

Large Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, c.1900

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An Edwardian polished mahogany revolving bookcase with three open tiers, vertical side slats secured with brass studs, and a quad-form swivel base on castors.
Large Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, c.1900
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An Edwardian polished mahogany revolving bookcase with three open tiers, vertical side slats secured with brass studs, and a quad-form swivel base on castors.
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Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, revolving bookcases feature a central rotating mechanism on a footed base, allowing access to stored volumes across multiple open sides.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring brass studding, vertical timber slats, and a cast iron or timber rotating mechanism.

Authentic Edwardian examples feature solid mahogany construction, original cast iron swivel mechanisms beneath the base, brass fittings along vertical slats, and period-correct brass or ceramic castors.

Position a revolving bookcase beside an armchair in a reading nook or study to serve as a functional side surface while providing multi-sided storage for books and desktop accessories.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a dry cloth, apply beeswax periodically to maintain the wood finish, and keep the rotating mechanism clean from debris while lubricating moving metal parts sparingly.
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