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Oak Stacking Bookcase by Minty
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Oak Stacking Bookcase by Minty

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A good quality oak stacking bookcase, two double lead glazed doors with a good storage cupboard beneath. All in good condition, minor old scratches, see photos, the bookcase was made by Minty of Oxford, all strong and ready for use.

Shelf height 23cm 28cm bottom shelf 35.5cm Shelf depth top two 22cm and 28.5cm for the bottom cupboard.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Minty Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09397557
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Ivorine label for Minty of Oxford: established maker of sectional bookcases.
Geometric leaded glass panels: classic British domestic library styling.
Quarter-sawn oak showing silvery flecks: quality period cabinet timber.
Wear to the finish around the metal knobs: honest handling over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1199651
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good quality oak stacking bookcase, two double lead glazed doors with a good storage cupboard beneath.
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All in good condition, minor old scratches, see photos, the bookcase was made by Minty of Oxford, all strong and ready for use.
Millers Antiques

Shelf height 23cm 28cm bottom shelf 35.5cm Shelf depth top two 22cm and 28.5cm for the bottom cupboard.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Minty Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09397557
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Ivorine label for Minty of Oxford: established maker of sectional bookcases.
Geometric leaded glass panels: classic British domestic library styling.
Quarter-sawn oak showing silvery flecks: quality period cabinet timber.
Wear to the finish around the metal knobs: honest handling over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199651
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Archive I An oak stacking bookcase featuring two upper tiers with double diamond-pattern leaded glass doors above a lower cupboard with two solid panelled wooden doors.

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Archive IV An oak stacking bookcase featuring two upper tiers with double diamond-pattern leaded glass doors above a lower cupboard with two solid panelled wooden doors. View IV
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Archive XI An oak stacking bookcase featuring two upper tiers with double diamond-pattern leaded glass doors above a lower cupboard with two solid panelled wooden doors. View XI
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Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 306
Items Sold 1,140
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An oak stacking bookcase featuring two upper tiers with double diamond-pattern leaded glass doors above a lower cupboard with two solid panelled wooden doors.
Oak Stacking Bookcase by Minty
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An oak stacking bookcase featuring two upper tiers with double diamond-pattern leaded glass doors above a lower cupboard with two solid panelled wooden doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / Arts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Lead
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLeaded glass panels, Sectional modular design, Panelled wooden doors, Cornice moulding
  • SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 89.5 cm (35 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This Minty of Oxford sectional bookcase dates from the Edwardian and Arts and Crafts period of 1920. Constructed from dark brown oak with lead and glass, the piece features a modular stacking design with a moulded cornice, four upper glazed doors arranged in two tiers, and a lower base cupboard with two solid panelled wooden doors. The upper tiers display diamond-pattern leaded glass panels, while the exterior shows minor old scratches consistent with regular age. The furniture measures 116 cm high, 89.5 cm wide, and 33 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, library, or living room, the bookcase provides storage for books and display items behind its glazed and panelled doors. The sturdy construction makes it practical for daily use in a home interior, accommodating various volumes across its interior shelves while maintaining a traditional aesthetic.

FAQs

A Minty stacking bookcase is a modular sectional storage unit developed by Minty of Oxford during the early 20th century, allowing individual wooden glazed compartments to be stacked and reconfigured.

These pieces are commonly constructed from solid oak or mahogany, featuring leaded glass panel doors, metal fittings, and interlocking timber bases and cornices.

Authentic examples often feature maker plaques or stamps inside the sections, precise alignment mechanisms between tiers, and original leaded glass pane joinery.

Sectional bookcases can serve as functional storage in a contemporary home office, dining room alcove, or living room, providing enclosed display space for books and objects.

Clean the timber using a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish along the grain, while cleaning leaded glass panes with a lightly dampened cloth to prevent moisture penetrating the lead cames.
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