Summary:
• Item: Book stand
• Circa: 1910 – 1920
• Period: Edwardian / George V
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• 4 compartments
• Moulded top
• Satinwood foliate inlay
• Straight vertical supports
• Central square support column
• Fully serviced & functioning revolving mechanism
• Splayed mahogany feet
• Original steel castors
• Solid in joint
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent quality
• Original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality small antique English Edwardian solid mahogany revolving bookcase, circa 1910 – 1920, in good original condition. The bookcase features a square moulded top, boasting satinwood foliate inlay, arranged in a ring around a central inlaid flower head, as well as string inlay to the perimeter. Below are four sections of book storage, one for each side of the stand. The shelves and top are supported one a square central support column, as well as straight, simple vertical splats. The bookstand rotates on its original swivel mechanism, which has been serviced and is fully functional. The stand is raised on four splayed mahogany legs, which rest on the original steel castors. The stand is solid in joint and ready to use. Not only is it ideal for storing books but can also be used a side table or coffee table.
The bookstand exhibits a rich brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This bookstand would complement any home, especially the living room, office or study. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 53.4cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Width = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Depth = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Book compartment height = 27.8cm or 11”
Book compartment width = 28.8cm or 11⅜”
Book compartment depth = 15.9cm or 6¼”
Condition Report:
This antique mahogany revolving bookcase is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The bookcase has been traditionally French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. There are no breaks to the vertical splats. The revolving mechanism has been cleaned in our workshops and is fully functional, with no breaks or damaged to the mechanism. The central column and legs are solid and the steel castors are original. The stand has a lovely warm colour and patination. This bookstand is well constructed, solid in joint, sits firm on the ground and is ready to use.
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