Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Serpentine Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Antique Furniture Company

Description

An elegant Edwardian mahogany and inlaid revolving bookcase dating to c.1905, this is an unusual design which can also be seen in Brodick Castle. It has a serpentine shaped square top crossbanded in satinwood with box and ebony stringing and turned supports between the two tiers. With further line inlay to the base, a shaped apron and cabriole legs with pad feet. The shelves will accomodate approximately 9-10 feet of books. In good condition and rotating freely, it has a mellow colour and has been sympathetically repolished, some dark marks remain to top.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for more photos as we are limited in the number we can upload.

Width/Depth - 25in (63.5cm)

Height - 28 1/2in (72.5cm)

Ref: 0415

Note - Brodick Castle was a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton until it was passed to the National Trust for Scotland in 1958 following the death of the Dowager Duchess of Montrose (Lady Mary Louise Douglas-Hamilton, grand-daughter of the 12th Duke of Hamilton).

Declaration

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA382160

Dealers Internal Reference

0415

Dealers Notes

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.

Description

An elegant Edwardian mahogany and inlaid revolving bookcase dating to c.1905, this is an unusual design which can also be seen in Brodick Castle.

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It has a serpentine shaped square top crossbanded in satinwood with box and ebony stringing and turned supports between the two tiers.

The Antique Furniture Company

With further line inlay to the base, a shaped apron and cabriole legs with pad feet. The shelves will accomodate approximately 9-10 feet of books. In good condition and rotating freely, it has a mellow colour and has been sympathetically repolished, some dark marks remain to top.

fig 1. Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Serpentine Revolving Bookcase

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for more photos as we are limited in the number we can upload.

Width/Depth - 25in (63.5cm)

Height - 28 1/2in (72.5cm)

Ref: 0415

Note - Brodick Castle was a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton until it was passed to the National Trust for Scotland in 1958 following the death of the Dowager Duchess of Montrose (Lady Mary Louise Douglas-Hamilton, grand-daughter of the 12th Duke of Hamilton).

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA382160

Dealers Internal Ref

0415

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