Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase from Maple & Co., 1890

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This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned victorian retailer and manufacturer maple & co, circa 1890 in … Read more This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned victorian retailer and manufacturer maple & co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats to each side with fixed shelves on a plinth base and revolves on a solid cast iron base, the best quality 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. It bears a circular ivorine label for maple & co. 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 only been beautifully cleaned and wax polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 88 cm x width 51 cm x depth 51 cm See less