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Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase
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Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A useful Edwardian oak revolving bookcase, on castors so it can be easily moved. A useful place to store bookcases and magazines

Size: 46 cm x 46 cm x 85 cm high

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Roger King Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1242157
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A323
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Delivery is free of charge within a 30 mile radius of Hungerford, delivery within a 70 mile radius is £70, and then delivery between 70 & 120 miles is £90, and finally delivery over 120 miles is £120.

Description
A useful Edwardian oak revolving bookcase, on castors so it can be easily moved. A useful place to store bookcases and magazines

Size: 46 cm x 46 cm x 85 cm high

Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1242157
Dealers Internal Ref
A323
Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

We stock a large selection of dining tables, set of chairs, chest of drawers and other useful items

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Roger King Antiques

Roger King Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 256 or 07789 632 629
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111 High Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rk
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 53
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Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
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An Edwardian oak revolving bookcase featuring two tiers with vertical slatted sides mounted on a rotating central base.
Edwardian oak revolving bookcase
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An Edwardian oak revolving bookcase featuring two tiers with vertical slatted sides mounted on a rotating central base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsVertical slatted sides, Rotating cross base, Two-tier shelving

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Revolving bookcases were patented in the late nineteenth century and became prominent during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Designed primarily for libraries, studies, and offices, these units offered dense book storage within a compact footprint by utilising a central rotating mechanism.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, selected for structural stability. The internal rotating core relies on an iron or steel central spindle mounted onto a heavy cross-shaped timber base.

Authentic period examples feature cast iron revolving mechanisms underneath, solid timber shelving, mortise and tenon joinery, and slatted or cross-gained vertical retainers. Original pieces often display castors beneath the base feet and hand-assembled brass or iron fixings.

A revolving bookcase functions as an occasional side table next to an armchair or sofa in a living room, study, or reading nook. The top surface provides space for a table lamp, while the lower tiers offer accessible storage for books and periodicals.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and apply light oil to the central metal spindle if the rotation mechanism requires smooth operation.
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