Antique 1903 Winchester College Manners Makyth Man Double Sided Library Bookcase

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

What a piece! This is a wonderfully decorative double sided open bookcase that works well in and home library as well as an office setting. Its steeped in history, each end finial has the college coat of arms for Winchester College under which has their motto which reads “Manners Makyth Man” made famous most recently but the Kingsman films

On top of the bookcase there is a large inlaid bronze engraved plaque which reads “County Histories Purchased With Warden Semells Legary To The College 1903”

We have cleaned waxed and polished it, there will be some age and use related patina marks here and there, there is a timber shrinkage split on one end, the piece has been checked glued and clamped as needed and it is in ready to go order

The base plinth is detachable for ease of transport

Dimensions

Height:- 156cm top to bottom, 115cm to the unit top shelf

Width:- 140cm

Depth:- 74cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.

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.