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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880
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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

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Superb Quality Large 19th-Century Mahogany Two-Tier Revolving Bookcase

An attractive 19th-century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square solid mahogany top with a moulded edge, above a two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sections divided by plain mahogany slats running from top to base, fastened with brass studs. The whole stands on cross stretchers with a revolving framed iron base and iron fittings, terminating in ceramic castors. The piece has a superb original colour and patina.

In terms of condition, this revolving bookcase is in excellent original state, boasting a rich patina on the solid mahogany, which speaks to its quality craftsmanship and the care it has received over the years. The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, enhancing its visual appeal. This tall bookcase is not only a testament to exceptional early Victorian craftsmanship but also a striking example of classic design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior.

Height 92.5cm (36.4in)

Width 60.5cm (23.8in)

Depth 60.5cm (23.8in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223745
Dealers Internal Reference
1542
Description
Superb Quality Large 19th-Century Mahogany Two-Tier Revolving Bookcase

An attractive 19th-century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square solid mahogany top with a moulded edge, above a two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sections divided by plain mahogany slats running from top to base, fastened with brass studs.

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The whole stands on cross stretchers with a revolving framed iron base and iron fittings, terminating in ceramic castors.
Anthony Short Antiques

The piece has a superb original colour and patina.

fig 1. A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers of open shelving with vertical side slats and a square top, resting on castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

In terms of condition, this revolving bookcase is in excellent original state, boasting a rich patina on the solid mahogany, which speaks to its quality craftsmanship and the care it has received over the years. The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, enhancing its visual appeal. This tall bookcase is not only a testament to exceptional early Victorian craftsmanship but also a striking example of classic design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior.

Height 92.5cm (36.4in)

Width 60.5cm (23.8in)

Depth 60.5cm (23.8in)

Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223745
Dealers Internal Ref
1542
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers of open shelving with vertical side slats and a square top, resting on castors.

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

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Anthony Short Antiques

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Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
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A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers of open shelving with vertical side slats and a square top, resting on castors.
19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY REVOLVING BOOKCASE, C1880
Ref: SA1223745
A late 19th-century Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers of open shelving with vertical side slats and a square top, resting on castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted sides, Central pivot mechanism, Square top, Castors
  • SizeH 92.5 cm (36 in) x W 60.5 cm (24 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

This 19th-century Victorian revolving bookcase is constructed from solid mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, brass studs, and iron fittings. The square top features a moulded edge above two tiers of open shelving divided into quarter sections by vertical wooden slats. The structure rests on cross stretchers with a revolving iron base and ceramic castors. Measuring 92.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, and 60.5 cm deep, this piece serves as a functional reference stand or end table within a study, office, or reading corner. It rotates smoothly on its central pivot mechanism to provide accessible storage for volumes and periodicals in daily home use.

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Developed during the late 19th century, a revolving bookcase is a square or rectangular multi-tiered storage unit mounted on a central pivot mechanism, allowing full access to books from all four sides.

Authentic Victorian pieces were typically crafted from solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring brass castors, central iron pivot mechanisms, and vertical wooden slats to secure volumes on tiered shelves.

Look for original cast-iron rotating mechanisms beneath the base, hand-cut joinery, solid timber construction, original brass castors, and smooth rotational movement consistent with period manufacturing techniques.

Place this piece adjacent to an armchair as a functional side table or situate it in a study to store reference books, balancing historical timber tones with contemporary lighting and minimalist accessories.

Clean surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually, and position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to preserve the wood finish.
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