This is an elegant antique oak revolving bookcase, circa 1890 in date.
It is made of solid oak with slats to each side with fixed shelves on a plinth base and revolves on a solid cast iron base. The best quality revolving bookcases had cast iron bases, as this meant that they would be sturdy and not tip when full of books, whereas the lesser versions had simple wooden bases.
The quality and attention to detail throughout is second to none.
Condition:
In very good condition. As an antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age; these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 85.5 cm x Width 49.5 cm x Depth 49.5 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches
Oak
is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus - Latin ''oak tree'' having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a densi
...ty of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of.
Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture.
Our reference: A5150
Internal Reference: A5150
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1207693
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 85.5cm (33.7inches)Width is 49.5cm (19.5inches)Depth is 49.5cm (19.5inches)
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