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Rare Original Antique Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving Bookcase
$20,567.31
£15,000
€17,494.18
CA$28,163.68
A$31,314.18
CHF 16,350.54
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NOK 208,625.72
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We are is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian, Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving bookcase stand.
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 "Biography" "Poetry" "History" on the right side "Sociology" "Art" "Mechanics"
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, then a plaque reading "With all the red tape on the box" in the middle and on the left "Fiction" "Politics" "Commerce" and lastly on the right "Travel" "Science" "Religion"
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:- 196cm
Width:- 68m
Depth:- 68cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
CONDITION
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition.
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual 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.
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- Creator:Tabard (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 77.17 in (196 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 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:West Sussex, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823333326232
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