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A Mahogany Five Tier Bookcase by Amyl 1910
James R Millington Antiques
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A Mahogany Five Tier Bookcase by Amyl 1910

1900 - 1920
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A mahogany stacker type bookcase by AMYL possibly American dating from around 1910, Metal trade labels to each section. The bookcase has a shaped base , then five tiers of shelves each has a lift and slide back glass door.

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Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Barrister Sectional Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA1160812
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A mahogany stacker type bookcase by AMYL possibly American dating from around 1910, Metal trade labels to each section.
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The bookcase has a shaped base , then five tiers of shelves each has a lift and slide back glass door.
James R Millington Antiques
Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Barrister Sectional Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA1160812
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
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Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
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James R Millington Antiques
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A five-tier mahogany sectional bookcase featuring glazed lift-up doors with small brass knobs and a moulded top cornice.
A mahogany five tier bookcase by AMYL 1910
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A five-tier mahogany sectional bookcase featuring glazed lift-up doors with small brass knobs and a moulded top cornice.
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Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sectional bookcases consist of individual stackable shelf units fitted with glazed doors. Originally designed for legal professionals who needed to transport extensive libraries easily, these modular units protect books behind glass while allowing height customisation.

These units are commonly crafted from solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring glazed lift-and-slide doors with small brass knobs. Internal mechanisms utilise side metal scissor guides or wooden tongue-and-groove tracks to facilitate smooth door retraction over the shelf contents.

Genuine period examples feature makers stamps, paper labels, or brass plaques, such as those from Amyl or Globe Wernicke, inside the sections or on the backboards. Look for original drawn-sheet glass, interlocking side joints between tiers, and original brass door fittings.

Place a sectional bookcase in a study, living room, or hallway to display literature, ceramics, or glassware free from dust. The clean horizontal lines and rich timber tones integrate smoothly into traditional library schemes or contrast effectively against modern neutral backdrops.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish along the grain twice a year. Clean glass panes with a mild glass cleaner applied to a microfibre cloth rather than sprayed directly, ensuring internal door tracks remain clear of dust.
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