Rare 1900 Minty Oxford Oak Library Stacking Bookcases Suite Desk Globe Wernicke

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Rare 1900 Minty Oxford Oak Library Stacking Bookcases Suite Desk Globe Wernicke

About the Item

We are delighted to this very rare circa 1900 suite of three Minty Oxford golden oak stacking modular library legal bookcases This is an exceptionally rare find, firstly if you are not familiar with stacking bookcases each section can be removed or added to suit your needs, if you want them for under a staircase in a sloping formation then away you go, that is the wonder of these pieces, it takes a few minutes only and your done This set is quite rare because you have a desk section in the middle with a tambour fronted cupboard These bookcases were made for solicitors offices, there were a few companies making them around this time and Minty Oxford were the finest, each door sits perfectly balanced at whatever position you place, they have depression clamps and ball bearings, each door is lockable, a rare feature on these We have cleaned waxed and polished the set from top to bottom, they are solid English oak, the glass is all original Dimensions: Height 173.5 cm Width 89 cm total width 267 cm Depth 30.5 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses 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.

Creator:
Minty of Oxford (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 68.31 in (173.5 cm)Width: 105.12 in (267 cm)Depth: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Oak,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823316643492