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Victorian Walnut Revolving Bookcase by James Shoolbred & Co. London C.1880
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Victorian Walnut Revolving Bookcase by James Shoolbred & Co. London C.1880

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A Victorian walnut revolving bookcase by James Shoolbred & Co., London, circa 1880. Crafted in solid walnut with a polished top and slatted sides, the two-tier structure is designed to rotate on its original castors. The base is stamped with the maker’s mark, identifying it as a product of the renowned London retailer and cabinetmaker. Ideal for storing books or displaying small decorative objects, with a compact footprint and excellent period detailing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156356
Dealers Internal Reference
47379
Description
A Victorian walnut revolving bookcase by James Shoolbred & Co., London, circa 1880.
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Crafted in solid walnut with a polished top and slatted sides, the two-tier structure is designed to rotate on its original castors.
The Old Cinema

The base is stamped with the maker’s mark, identifying it as a product of the renowned London retailer and cabinetmaker. Ideal for storing books or displaying small decorative objects, with a compact footprint and excellent period detailing.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156356
Dealers Internal Ref
47379
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Victorian Walnut Revolving Bookcase by James Shoolbred & Co. London C.1880

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A dark wood Victorian revolving bookcase featuring vertical slat sides and small castors on a cruciform base.
Victorian Walnut Revolving Bookcase by James Shoolbred & Co. London c.1880
Ref: SA1156356
A dark wood Victorian revolving bookcase featuring vertical slat sides and small castors on a cruciform base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlatted sides, Revolving mechanism, Cruciform base, Castors
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Revolving bookcases gained popularity during the Victorian era to maximise space and allow easy access to reference volumes in studies and libraries.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, often incorporating brass mechanisms for the rotating base and castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit traditional joinery, patination appropriate to age, and heavy iron or brass castor assemblies rather than modern synthetic components.

Pair the piece with contemporary minimalist furniture to create a striking contrast, using the shelves to display curated book collections and small sculptural objects.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional natural beeswax polish to nourish the grain without leaving heavy residue.
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