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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

19th century
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Superb Quality 19th-Century Mahogany Three-Tier Revolving Bookcase

An attractive 19th-century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square solid mahogany top with a moulded edge, above a three-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 brass 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 120cm (47.2in)

Width 58cm (22.8in)

Depth 58cm (22.8in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1233029
Dealers Internal Reference
1544
Description
Superb Quality 19th-Century Mahogany Three-Tier Revolving Bookcase

An attractive 19th-century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square solid mahogany top with a moulded edge, above a three-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 brass castors.
Anthony Short Antiques

The piece has a superb original colour and patina.

fig 1. A four-tier Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, a square top, and a rotating base on brass 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 120cm (47.2in)

Width 58cm (22.8in)

Depth 58cm (22.8in)

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233029
Dealers Internal Ref
1544
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I A four-tier Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, a square top, and a rotating base on brass castors.

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

Archive II A four-tier Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, a square top, and a rotating base on brass castors. View II
Archive III A four-tier Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, a square top, and a rotating base on brass castors. View III
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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A four-tier Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, a square top, and a rotating base on brass castors.
19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY REVOLVING BOOKCASE, C1880
Ref: SA1233029
A four-tier Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, a square top, and a rotating base on brass castors.
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Invented in the late 19th century, revolving bookcases were designed to maximize accessible storage for reference volumes within library and office settings without requiring a large physical footprint.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, integrated with a central cast-iron rotation mechanism and brass castors.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast-iron revolving mechanisms beneath the base, solid timber construction, original brass fittings, and hand-cut joinery consistent with late Victorian manufacturing techniques.

Position the piece alongside a reading chair to serve as a functional side table and book display, or use it in a home office to hold reference material and decorative objects.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically. Keep the internal iron rotating mechanism clean and lightly lubricated to ensure smooth movement.
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