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19th Century Oak Barrister’s Bookcase
Roger King Antiques
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19th Century Oak Barrister’s Bookcase

19th century
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A good late 19th century oak barristers/ Globe Wernicke design stacking sectional bookcase. With three glazed compartments and a shaped plinth base, which all come apart for transport.

Size: 87 cm wide x 30 cm deep x 124 cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Roger King Antiques has dated this Oak Barristers Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1219153
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A162
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Description
A good late 19th century oak barristers/ Globe Wernicke design stacking sectional bookcase. With three glazed compartments and a shaped plinth base, which all come apart for transport.

Size: 87 cm wide x 30 cm deep x 124 cm high

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this Oak Barristers Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219153
Dealers Internal Ref
A162
Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

We stock a large selection of dining tables, set of chairs, chest of drawers and other useful items

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Telephone 01488 682 256 or 07789 632 629
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Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0NB
United Kingdom
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Roger King Antiques
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A three-tier Victorian dark oak barrister bookcase featuring glazed lifting doors with small brass knobs.
19th century oak barrister’s bookcase
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A three-tier Victorian dark oak barrister bookcase featuring glazed lifting doors with small brass knobs.
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A barrister bookcase, also known as a lawyers or sectional bookcase, is a modular storage unit constructed with individual stackable shelf sections featuring glass fronts. Originating in the late 19th century, these pieces allowed legal professionals to easily transport their law libraries between chambers.

These sectional bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with glass panels. The units feature internal mechanisms or side runners that allow the glazed doors to lift up and retract horizontally over the books.

Authentic 19th and early 20th-century examples display modular construction where each section separates independently from the top cornice and bottom plinth. Look for original maker plaques, brass knob handles, interlocking side bands, and hand-fitted glass panes.

A glazed sectional bookcase provides compact, dust-free storage suitable for a home office, hallway, or living room alcove. Position the unit against a neutral wall to highlight the dark wood tones, and display curated ceramic collections or framed artwork alongside books.

Clean the glass panes with a soft microfibre cloth and a mild glass cleaner, ensuring liquid does not contact the timber frame. Treat the oak surfaces periodically with a high-quality beeswax polish, rubbing in the direction of the wood grain to preserve the finish.
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