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Oak Minty of Oxford Modular Bookcase
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Oak Minty of Oxford Modular Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 October 2025 · Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Oak Minty modular glazed bookcase circa 1920, splits into four sections for easy transportation each with twin doors, there is a applied label to the top left hand door, the bookcase is a pleasing light honey colour and is in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA1149482
Description
Oak Minty modular glazed bookcase circa 1920, splits into four sections for easy transportation each with twin doors, there is a applied label to the top left hand door, the bookcase is a pleasing light honey colour and is in very good condition.
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
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5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/spencerrobertson
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 130
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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A freestanding modular oak bookcase with four stacked tiers featuring glass-front doors and small dark knobs.
Oak Minty of Oxford Modular Bookcase
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A freestanding modular oak bookcase with four stacked tiers featuring glass-front doors and small dark knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlass panel doors, Modular stacking sections, Quarter-sawn oak grain, Turned feet
  • SizeH 125.5 cm (49 in) x W 89.5 cm (35 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Minty of Oxford was a renowned British maker famous for producing sectional stacking bookcases, similar to American barrister bookcases, designed to protect books behind individual glass doors.

These units are traditionally constructed from solid oak, often featuring quarter-sawn oak with prominent medullary rays, combined with glass panel doors and modular interlocking sections.

Authentic pieces usually feature period joinery such as dovetails, traditional brass hardware, makers marks or stamps from manufacturers like Minty, and aged timber patination.

This piece pairs well with dark neutral walls and leather seating to ground a study or living room, serving as both functional storage and a display case for literature and collectables.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically applying natural beeswax to nourish the grain, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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