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​Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
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​Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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A lovely mahogany revolving bookcase dating from the early 20th Century. It has two levels and stands on a rotating base with castors below and it has a pierced brass gallery around the top edge. It is a good quality piece and the wood has a lovely rich colour.

It is in good condition with no major damages and revolves freely. There are some minor signs of age and use, some light knocks and marks but nothing untoward or detrimental. It has been cleaned and lightly polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1240252
Description
A lovely mahogany revolving bookcase dating from the early 20th Century.
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It has two levels and stands on a rotating base with castors below and it has a pierced brass gallery around the top edge.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It is a good quality piece and the wood has a lovely rich colour.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a brass gallery rail, slatted sides with brass studs, two tiers of shelving, and a central rotating mechanism on castors.
fig 1. ​Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

It is in good condition with no major damages and revolves freely. There are some minor signs of age and use, some light knocks and marks but nothing untoward or detrimental. It has been cleaned and lightly polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a brass gallery rail, slatted sides with brass studs, two tiers of shelving, and a central rotating mechanism on castors.
fig 2. ​Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1240252
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a brass gallery rail, slatted sides with brass studs, two tiers of shelving, and a central rotating mechanism on castors.

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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a brass gallery rail, slatted sides with brass studs, two tiers of shelving, and a central rotating mechanism on castors.
​Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a brass gallery rail, slatted sides with brass studs, two tiers of shelving, and a central rotating mechanism on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Mahogany
  • MotifsBrass gallery rail, Vertical slatted sides, Brass studs, Swivel mechanism on castors
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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An Edwardian revolving bookcase is a compact, square storage unit mounted on a central swivel mechanism, designed during the early twentieth century to allow access to books from all sides.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring vertical wooden slats, brass studs, cast-iron internal revolving mechanisms, and brass gallery rails around the top perimeter.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast-iron central mechanisms beneath the frame, brass castors, hand-finished mahogany joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation on the brass galleried edges.

Position the piece alongside an armchair in a reading area or home office to function simultaneously as an occasional table and structured book storage.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, and periodically lubricate the internal iron swivel mechanism to ensure smooth rotation.
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