Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase in Flame Mahogany, 1900s

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This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned victorian retailer and manufacturer maple & co., circa 1900. It … Read more This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned victorian retailer and manufacturer maple & co., circa 1900. It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid cast iron base, has inlaid boxwood lines to the top and bottom, the top with has an elaborate shell inlay to the centre as well as crossbanding and inlaid hatching around it. The best quality edwardian revolving bookcases had cast iron bases, as this meant that they would be sturdy and not tip when full of books, whereas the lesser versions had simple wooden bases. The quality and attention to detail throughout is second to none. The botanical name for the mahogany this item is made of is swietenia macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation. Condition: in excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 87 x width 50 x depth 50 this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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