Georgian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

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...

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

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...

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...

Here we have a rather unusual revolving bookcase in the Sheraton style Featuring pierced and fret work panels. Will ship to anywhere in the world - including US - so please get in to...

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...