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Victorian Brass and Oak Revolving Book Stand
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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Victorian Brass and Oak Revolving Book Stand

19th century
Description

A quality late Victorian oak and brass framed revolving book stand in superb newly cleaned condition c.1890. The solid brass framed stand with four railed divisions to the top section and handle to the centre, which are all mounted on a figured moulded edge golden oak plinth. The divisions allow books to be stored in four sections with the plinth revolving on the tripod foot. The base with three tubular uprights, which flow down forming a tripod; each foot with hoof design to the end. Superbly detailed throughout and presented in immaculate newly polished condition, with a rich colour and patina to the oak plinth. A video of this book stand can be viewed via our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Books in images are for demonstration purposes only and not for sale.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Book Stand to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242750
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44405
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Description
A quality late Victorian oak and brass framed revolving book stand in superb newly cleaned condition c.1890.
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The solid brass framed stand with four railed divisions to the top section and handle to the centre, which are all mounted on a figured moulded edge golden oak plinth.
Sturmans Antiques

The divisions allow books to be stored in four sections with the plinth revolving on the tripod foot. The base with three tubular uprights, which flow down forming a tripod; each foot with hoof design to the end. Superbly detailed throughout and presented in immaculate newly polished condition, with a rich colour and patina to the oak plinth. A video of this book stand can be viewed via our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Books in images are for demonstration purposes only and not for sale.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Book Stand to the Victorian era.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242750
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44405
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A Victorian revolving book stand featuring a polished brass wire rack mounted on a square oak surface supported by a brass tripod base.

Victorian Brass and Oak Revolving Book Stand

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Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 179
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A Victorian revolving book stand featuring a polished brass wire rack mounted on a square oak surface supported by a brass tripod base.
Victorian Brass and Oak Revolving Book Stand
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A Victorian revolving book stand featuring a polished brass wire rack mounted on a square oak surface supported by a brass tripod base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRevolving Book Stand
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Oak
  • ColourGold, Warm Brown
  • MotifsScrolling brass framework, Revolving mechanism, Splayed tripod legs, Oak tier
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This Victorian revolving book stand measures 86.5 cm high, 40.5 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep. The piece combines a polished brass wire rack featuring scrolling wire ends, a central vertical handle finial, and hoof design feet with a square oak tier set on a revolving tripod base. The top section contains four railed divisions for organizing books, while the lower support consists of three tubular brass uprights flowing into splayed tripod legs. In contemporary interiors, this functional accessory suits placement beside a sofa or within a gentleman's library setting for convenient book storage and access. The golden oak surface displays a rich warm brown timber grain with a moulded edge, complemented by the bright gold colour of the polished brass framework. The clean condition finish highlights the crisp metalwork and timber details across the entire revolving structure.

FAQs

A Victorian revolving book stand is an late nineteenth-century piece of furniture designed to hold books or periodicals on a swivel mechanism, allowing easy access from a seated position in a library or study.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with cast or tubular brass framework and cast-iron weighting within the base for balance.

Authentic period pieces feature solid un-plated brass components, hand-cut slotted screws, natural age-related patination, and genuine timber grain rather than modern veneers or light alloys.

Position the stand alongside an armchair or sofa in a living area or reading nook to store art books, magazines, or tablet devices while adding contrast to contemporary furnishings.

Dust the wood surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish periodically. The brass can be lightly dusted to maintain its acquired patina or conditioned with specialised non-abrasive metal cleaner.
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