Rare American Snead and Co. Painted Cast Iron Denver Library 22-Shelf Open Bookcase related_s0978-1089 5 Depth 20 Height 43

5 Depth 20 Height 43

Losses to spine

this antique mortar and pestle reflect a form common to the 16th century

and sit atop bowed bases with moulded detail

Rare American Snead and Co. Painted Cast Iron Denver Library 22-Shelf Open Bookcase related_s0978-1089 5 Depth 20 Height 43DETAILS A rare, antique cast iron archival library bookcase with six adjustable steel shelves. More shelves are available. Designed by Angus Snead Macdonald, this modular book stacking system was produced in a range of sizes and configurations and revolutionized library book stacks. They were used in many notable libraries across the United States and internationally, including the Library of Congress, the Vatican and the New York Public Library.