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Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Sectional Barrister Bookcases
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Sectional Barrister Bookcases

1900 - 1920
Description

A handsome pair of Edwardian mahogany sectional barrister bookcases by Wm Baker & Co Ltd, Oxford. Each bookcase is constructed in three graduated double door sections, allowing for easy transport. The mahogany has developed a rich, warm patina, complemented by the original glazed fronts with small brass knobs. The proportions balance elegance and practicality, delivering generous storage without losing their composed, architectural character. Both bookcases retain their original maker’s plaques for Wm Baker & Co Ltd, Furniture Manufacturers, The Broad, Oxford, confirming their quality and provenance. A versatile and impressive pair, ideal for libraries, studies, or retail display, and increasingly scarce to find in matching sets.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Barrister Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1198478
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SAI3802
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A handsome pair of Edwardian mahogany sectional barrister bookcases by Wm Baker & Co Ltd, Oxford. Each bookcase is constructed in three graduated double door sections, allowing for easy transport.
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The mahogany has developed a rich, warm patina, complemented by the original glazed fronts with small brass knobs.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The proportions balance elegance and practicality, delivering generous storage without losing their composed, architectural character. Both bookcases retain their original maker’s plaques for Wm Baker & Co Ltd, Furniture Manufacturers, The Broad, Oxford, confirming their quality and provenance. A versatile and impressive pair, ideal for libraries, studies, or retail display, and increasingly scarce to find in matching sets.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Barrister Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198478
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3802
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A pair of three-tier Edwardian mahogany sectional bookcases with glazed double doors and small brass handles placed side by side.
Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Sectional Barrister Bookcases
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Sectional bookcases, commonly referred to as barrister bookcases, were developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as modular storage units designed to be transported easily without unloading books.

Edwardian examples were typically crafted from solid mahogany or oak, featuring glazed door panels and brass pull knobs or lifting mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces feature interlocking tongue-and-groove or brass slider mechanisms between tiers, original maker labels, hand-fitted dovetail joinery, and period-correct glass.

A pair of low modular bookcases can be arranged side-by-side along a hallway or study wall to provide streamlined storage while displaying ceramics, framed pictures, or literature.

Dust mahogany timber surfaces regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish annually, taking care to clean glass panels with a non-abrasive solution applied directly to a cloth.
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