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Sectional Mahogany Bookcase by Minty of Oxford C.1910
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Sectional Mahogany Bookcase by Minty of Oxford C.1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 April 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A sectional mahogany bookcase by Minty of Oxford, circa 1910. Designed with four glazed compartments, each fitted with double doors, offering a practical and elegant storage solution. The rich mahogany frame is complemented by simple brass knobs, while the modular construction allows for easy arrangement. A classic example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, combining function and refined aesthetics.

Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Barrister Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA1131838
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46659
Description
A sectional mahogany bookcase by Minty of Oxford, circa 1910.
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Designed with four glazed compartments, each fitted with double doors, offering a practical and elegant storage solution.
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The rich mahogany frame is complemented by simple brass knobs, while the modular construction allows for easy arrangement. A classic example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, combining function and refined aesthetics.

Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Barrister Bookcase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131838
Dealers Internal Ref
46659
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A freestanding Edwardian sectional mahogany bookcase featuring four stacked glass-fronted tiers with brass knobs and short turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A freestanding Edwardian sectional mahogany bookcase featuring four stacked glass-fronted tiers with brass knobs and short turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sectional Mahogany Bookcase by Minty of Oxford C.1910

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A freestanding Edwardian sectional mahogany bookcase featuring four stacked glass-fronted tiers with brass knobs and short turned feet.
Sectional Mahogany Bookcase by Minty of Oxford c.1910
Ref: SA1131838
A freestanding Edwardian sectional mahogany bookcase featuring four stacked glass-fronted tiers with brass knobs and short turned feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed lifting doors, Brass hardware, Sectional stacked tiers, Turned feet
  • SizeH 157 cm (62 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

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Barrister bookcases, also known as stacking or lawyer bookcases, gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were designed with modular, self-contained tiers that allowed legal professionals and scholars to easily transport and expand their libraries.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods and veneers such as mahogany, oak, and walnut. They featured glass-fronted panels, often with brass hardware and specialised mechanical linkages to allow the doors to lift and slide.

Authentic pieces often feature period makers marks or stamps, traditional dovetail joinery, hand-finished timber patination, and period-appropriate glass with slight imperfections or ripples.

A classic wooden barrister bookcase adds architectural warmth and intellectual character to contemporary spaces. It works effectively as a statement piece in home offices, studies, or living rooms to display curated book collections and objet dart.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and treating periodically with microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and dramatic fluctuations in humidity to protect the polished finish and joints.
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