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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase

EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Details
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase
Early 20th Century
With a later paper property label for Princess Margaret
27¾ in. (70.5cm.) high; 17½in. (44.5 cm.) square
Provenance
Possibly given to H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon on the occasion of her marriage to Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon, on 6 May 1960, by The Earl and Countess of Airlie, Cortachy Castle, Kirriemuir, Angus.
Literature
The Royal Archive, Windsor, List of Presents, no. 274, 'Revolving Bookcase with table top', entry dated 13th April, 1960.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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