Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co Circa 1890

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. 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 Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches Our reference: A5005 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:£1,500

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