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Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maples
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maples

19th century
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Excellent quality mahogany revolving bookcase by Maples, inlaid with satinwood and boxwood, three drawers to one side and single cupboard to the other, in very good order throughout.

35" high

21" square

Book depth 7.25"

Book height 9, 11.25"

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EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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Excellent quality mahogany revolving bookcase by Maples, inlaid with satinwood and boxwood, three drawers to one side and single cupboard to the other, in very good order throughout.

35" high

21" square

fig 1. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three small side drawers with brass drop handles, vertical timber slats, and metal castors on the base.
fig 1. Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maples

Book depth 7.25"

Book height 9, 11.25"

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1216485
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three small side drawers with brass drop handles, vertical timber slats, and metal castors on the base.
Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maples
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Revolving bookcases were developed in the late nineteenth century, gaining immense popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Designed to minimise footprint while maximising book storage, they allowed readers to access multiple volumes from a single seated position using an internal rotating central mechanism.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. High-quality examples often incorporate brass castors, internal iron rotation mechanisms, and decorative satinwood or boxwood string inlay.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast iron revolving mechanisms fixed underneath the timber base, hand-cut joinery, original brass castors, and period hardware such as brass drop handles or swan-neck pulls.

A revolving bookcase functions effectively as an end table beside an armchair or sofa in a living space or study. The flat top surface provides space for a reading lamp, while the open side compartments keep books accessible.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically to maintain the original finish. Keep the internal rotating mechanism lightly lubricated and place the unit away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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