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Minty Stacking Bookcase
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques

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Minty Stacking Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A large Minty stacking bookcase in Mahogany with leaded glass.

Adjustable shelf to centre section.

In excellent condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Minty Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA1198925
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A large Minty stacking bookcase in Mahogany with leaded glass.

Adjustable shelf to centre section.

In excellent condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Minty Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198925
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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An oak modular stacking bookcase featuring nine leaded glass cabinet doors arranged in three rows.
Minty stacking bookcase
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An oak modular stacking bookcase featuring nine leaded glass cabinet doors arranged in three rows.
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Manufactured primarily by Minty of Oxford in the early 20th century, a stacking bookcase is a modular piece of library furniture constructed in separate horizontal or vertical sections. Designed for ease of transport and expansion, these units feature glazed doors to protect literary collections from dust.

Sectional bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring interlocking tongue-and-groove joints. The cabinet doors often incorporate glass panels, leaded lights, and small brass knobs or catches.

Authentic pieces generally show makers mark labels or stamps inside the tiers or on the rear panels, such as Minty Oxford or Globe Wernicke. They display modular interlocking mechanisms, period glass or leaded panes, and evidence of period wood finishing techniques.

A stacking bookcase functions as versatile storage in modern living spaces, home offices, or hallways. It can be used to display curated book collections, ceramics, or decorative objects while offering dust-free protection behind glazed doors.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually. Clean glass panes gently using a microfibre cloth and specialised cleaner, avoiding excessive moisture near leaded cames or wooden door frames.
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