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Late Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase.
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Late Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase.

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Mahogany revolving bookcase.

In good original untouched condition.

Metal base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1234033
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Description
Mahogany revolving bookcase.

In good original untouched condition.

Metal base.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234033
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring two square open tiers with vertical slatted sides fixed by brass studs.
Late Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase.
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A late Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring two square open tiers with vertical slatted sides fixed by brass studs.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsVertical slatted sides, Brass studs, Moulded square top, Revolving mechanism
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This late Victorian mahogany revolving bookcase originates from around 1900, rendered in a warm brown timber. The piece takes a square form with a moulded top and two open tiers, supported by vertical slatted sides fixed with brass studs. A revolving mechanism sits on a metal base, with visible wear to the wood reflecting its untouched condition. Practical dimensions measure 86 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Placed at the end of a sofa in a gentleman's library or a study, this bookcase serves as an accessible display surface for books and everyday objects. The compact footprint fits neatly beside seating while keeping reading material close to hand.

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A revolving bookcase is an open, multi-sided storage unit mounted on a central pivot mechanism that allows the entire structure to rotate horizontally. First patented in the late nineteenth century during the Victorian era, these pieces were created to maximize book storage within reach of an armchair or library desk.

Victorian examples were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, oak, or walnut. They feature cast iron rotation mechanisms at the base, vertical wooden side slats held by brass rivets, and internal cross-divided shelving designed to balance weight distribution evenly.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast iron swivel bases, hand-cut joinery on internal shelf dividers, and natural patina on brass fixings. Look for structural weight consistent with solid mahogany or oak, alongside age-appropriate wear around the pivot axis and moulded base.

Place a low revolving bookcase beside an armchair or sofa to double as an end table while housing books and small decor items. Its compact square footprint makes it suitable for reading nooks, home offices, or hallway corners.

Dust regularly using a soft microfiber cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to protect the mahogany finish. Periodically inspect the central iron swivel mechanism and apply a small amount of machine oil if rotation becomes sluggish.
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