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Anglo Indian Revolving Bookcase
Ropeworks Antiques
for sale €1,498     $1,626
£1,280
Ropeworks Antiques

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Anglo Indian Revolving Bookcase

19th century
Description

An excellent late Nineteenth century Anglo Indian revolving bookcase in the best quality Teak with Indian Rosewood base and original castors.

Super condition, revolves perfectly, slight marks to top as shown.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Revolving Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA959312
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
An excellent late Nineteenth century Anglo Indian revolving bookcase in the best quality Teak with Indian Rosewood base and original castors.

Super condition, revolves perfectly, slight marks to top as shown.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Revolving Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA959312
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2012
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An Anglo-Indian carved wood revolving bookcase featuring vertical foliate slats and a tiered pedestal base.
Anglo Indian revolving bookcase
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An Anglo-Indian carved wood revolving bookcase featuring vertical foliate slats and a tiered pedestal base.
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Anglo-Indian furniture emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries, combining British formal furniture designs with traditional Indian hand-carving techniques and native hardwoods. Local craftsmen adapted European forms, decorating them with relief floral, foliage, and lattice motifs.

These pieces were primarily constructed from dense native hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, and padauk. The rotating function relied on a central metal or hardwood spindle mechanism fitted to a weighted base.

Authentic pieces exhibit deep hand-carved foliate patterns across the slats and borders, native dense timbers, and traditional joinery. The weight of the timber and character of hand-carved symmetry distinguish period examples from modern reproductions.

Place the piece beside a reading armchair or desk in a study or living area to provide functional book storage. The detailed wood carving contrasts with clean modern walls and neutral upholstered furniture.

Dust regularly using a soft brush to clear dirt from deep carved areas, avoiding liquid cleaners. Apply natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the wood finish, and keep the rotating mechanism lightly lubricated.
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