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Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
$5,751.45
£4,200
€4,923.22
CA$7,920.21
A$8,620.95
CHF 4,567.93
MX$103,679.94
NOK 58,080.09
SEK 53,223.97
DKK 36,776.12
About the Item
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Well Figured Top With Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over Two Tier Bookshelves In Quarter Sections Divided By Slats, With Elegant Strung Decoration Raised On Original Four Splay Iron Base And Original Castors.
Twowards the end of the 19th century cabinet makers sought to come up with many different solutions to the steretypical bookcase. They wanted to create something more elegant and more aesthetically pleasing, whilst still retaining practicality, hence the evolution of the small open bookcase.
These bookcases became extremely popular and can be found in a huge variety of designs and quality now. As a general rule any with inlaid decoration and the metal support bases are regarded as the best of their type as they boast bothe elegance and practicality. You will note that this particular revolving bookcase has some attractive crossbanded decoration, which in combination with the lovely figured mahogany makes it very elegant indeed. It also has a metal base and this adds to the practicality, making it very sturdy indeed.
As with all items we offer for sale this 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, specialist trained, antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure that it is in excellent condition and ready for immediate placement within the home.
Circa 1890.
Height 33.5in.
Width 19.25in.
Depth 19.25in.
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THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Please be aware that we the sellers of this item can confirm that due to the volume
type of wood species contained within, no restricted species CITES licence is required to ship this item cross border.
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- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bedfordshire, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 96761stDibs: LU955846608422
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