Georgian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

This magnificent and important Dutch mahogany bureau bookcase, exuberantly carved and adorned with superb figural carvings, impressive scrolled feet and elaborate applied decoration....

A magnificent 19th-century mahogany arm chair crafted in the George II taste. From the pierced, intertwined ribbon back and duck-form armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw feet, the qu...

This Old Sheffield silver plate epergne showcases a refined Georgian-period scalloped motif embellished with acorns and foliage. It rotates with ...

This intriguing sterling silver cup features the shell of a coconut mounted into exquisite silver. A sublime example of elegant Georgian design, the cup features delicate scalloped edging as its singular motif. It is extraordinary to find such a beautiful example of this lost art, exhibiting a rare combination of classical beauty and exotic charm. The use of rare and exotic materials such as the coconut became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that these unique materials from distant lands possessed mystical powers. It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver. As more trade routes opened up during the 16th century, materials such as the coconut became more widely available, though still only afforded to the wealthy minority in Europe and England. And, while they eventually lost their appeal for their magical powers, coconuts proved an ideal material for cups and pots and retained their popularity as such. Very similar silver-mounted coconut cups...

A handsome and rare Georgian-style reading chair, expertly crafted of mahogany. With its high, wide back that slims at the seat, the chair is constructe...

This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly reflects the prevalent furniture style and archite...

Mahogany revolving bookcase the well-figured top. Above an arrangement of shelves raised up on a cruciform base with ceramic castors. Dimensions Height 34 Inches Width 20 Inches Dept...

Sn5494 Fine quality Edwardian revolving bookcase in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with satinwood crossbanded edge above four storage section each with bling panel also crossb...

Circular revolving bookcase, the quarter veneered mahogany top with moulded edge, above an argument of shelves. All raised up on cruciform base with castors. Dimensions Height 31.5 I...

Mahogany revolving bookcase the inlaid shaped top above an arrangement of shelves and slat supports raised up on a cruciform base with castors. Dimensions Height 33.5 Inches Width 21...

7 antique Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase Antique Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase having a quality mahogan...

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped revolving top with a moulded edge above four carved fretwork supports and four stora...