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Rare Original Antique Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving Bookcase

Name: Rare Original Antique Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving Bookcase
Brand: Tabard
Price: 16438.34 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (158 reviews)

$20,474.47

£15,000

€17,646.95

CA$28,509.68

A$30,636.65

CHF 16,438.34

MX$360,881

NOK 206,693.89

SEK 188,813.54

DKK 131,886.31

About the Item

We are is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian, Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving bookcase stand. This is pretty much the finest and most collectable revolving bookcase in the world, its also the largest I have ever seen. Hand carved in solid oak, you have two sides just for books, then two sides with inspirational quotes, they read as follows SIDE 1 "Be True University" is carved at the top with open shelves below SIDE 2 "Books Carlyle" carved at the top with six shields under and on the left side "Biography" "Poetry" "History" on the right side "Sociology" "Art" "Mechanics" SIDE 3 "Is n Collection of" carved at the top with open shelves below SIDE 4 "Of These Days" carved at the top followed by six carved shields, then a plaque reading "With all the red tape on the box" in the middle and on the left "Fiction" "Politics" "Commerce" and lastly on the right "Travel" "Science" "Religion" Seymour Easton 1859-1916 made these bookcases around 1900, Easton started the Tabard Inn Library, it was a membership Library with stations in the form of these revolving bookcases located in drugs stores and other commercial establishments throughout the united states We have cleaned waxed and polished it, the revolving action works perfectly, they frame is strong and stable, there will be good honest patination from the last 120+ years of use Dimensions Height:- 196cm Width:- 68m Depth:- 68cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. CONDITION Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. .

Creator:
Tabard (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 77.17 in (196 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
West Sussex, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823333326232

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