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UNIQUE ORIGiNAL ANTIQUE SEYMOUR EASTON 1859-1916 TABARD INN REVOLVING BOOKCASe
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Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian, Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving bookcase stand
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
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 "FICTION" "POLITICS" "COMMERCE" on the right side "TRAVEL" "SCIENCE" "RELIGION"
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, under which on the left "BIOGRAPHY" "POETRY" "HISTORY" and lastly on the right "SOCIOLOGY" "ART" "MECHANICS"
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:- 201cm
Width:- 67.5cm
Depth:- 67.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
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Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular 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.
- Dimensions:Height: 79.14 in (201 cm)Width: 26.58 in (67.5 cm)Depth: 26.58 in (67.5 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823335487082
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