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Oak Revolving Bookcase C.1910
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Oak Revolving Bookcase C.1910

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian revolving bookcase in pale oak c.1910. 23½" square top with a moulded edge over three tiers of shelves of graduated height (width 12½", depth 7½") affording over twelve feet of shelf space for books etc. Simple moulded slats to the sides. Revolving on a crossed base with the original ceramic castors. Original engraved brass presentation plaque to the top which reads 'Presented to The Reverend Edgar William Moberly MA by his Wokingham friends in token of their affection and esteem 1904-1909'. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Height: 49.5" (125.5 cm)

Depth: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
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Collinge Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA1231287
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Edwardian revolving bookcase in pale oak c.1910.
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23½" square top with a moulded edge over three tiers of shelves of graduated height (width 12½", depth 7½") affording over twelve feet of shelf space for books etc.
Collinge Antiques

Simple moulded slats to the sides. Revolving on a crossed base with the original ceramic castors. Original engraved brass presentation plaque to the top which reads 'Presented to The Reverend Edgar William Moberly MA by his Wokingham friends in token of their affection and esteem 1904-1909'. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Height: 49.5" (125.5 cm)

Depth: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231287
Collinge Antiques
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A three-tier Edwardian oak revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cross base.
Oak Revolving Bookcase c.1910
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A three-tier Edwardian oak revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cross base.
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An antique revolving bookcase is a compact, free-standing storage unit mounted on a central rotating mechanism, allowing access to books on all four sides. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these pieces were designed for private libraries, offices, and studies.

Edwardian revolving bookcases were typically crafted from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. They feature a central wooden column supported by a heavy cast iron or wooden revolving spindle, surrounded by open tiers with vertical slatted slats to secure books.

Authentic period examples exhibit solid wood construction, traditional joinery such as dovetail or mortise and tenon joints, natural wear to the base mechanism, and original castors. Look for cast-iron rotating hardware beneath the base and genuine patination on the timber.

Place the bookcase alongside a armchair or desk to function as both functional book storage and an end table. Complement the warm timber tones with brass reading lamps, ceramics, and layered textiles in a study, living room, or hallway.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the oak and protect the finish. Ensure the revolving mechanism is kept clean and lightly lubricated if needed, keeping the unit away from direct heat sources.
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