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The Oxford Bookcase - By William Baker & Co Ltd
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The Oxford Bookcase - By William Baker & Co Ltd

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Culvertons
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This lawyer’s or barrister’s sectional bookcase is called 'The Oxford' and was made by the Oxford based cabinet makers of William Baker & Co. Ltd in the last years of the Edwardian period. It has been professionally restored, retaining an appealing warm, mellow finish. Of the many sectional bookcases that have passed through our hands, this pale mahogany example stands out for its proportions, colour and simplicity, while the uniformly sized sections give it a pleasing sense of balance. Each glazed section measures 26 cm deep × 36 cm high × 86 cm wide internally, providing ample space to display more than books. It would showcase a collection of natural history specimens beautifully, or hold an assortment of treasured books, mementos and keepsakes. far more than a bookcase.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Declaration

Culvertons has dated this Oak Sectional Stacking Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1242208
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This lawyer’s or barrister’s sectional bookcase is called 'The Oxford' and was made by the Oxford based cabinet makers of William Baker & Co. Ltd in the last years of the Edwardian period. It has been professionally restored, retaining an appealing warm, mellow finish. Of the many sectional bookcases that have passed through our hands, this pale mahogany example stands out for its proportions, colour and simplicity, while the uniformly sized sections give it a pleasing sense of balance.
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Each glazed section measures 26 cm deep × 36 cm high × 86 cm wide internally, providing ample space to display more than books.
Culvertons

It would showcase a collection of natural history specimens beautifully, or hold an assortment of treasured books, mementos and keepsakes. far more than a bookcase.

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this Oak Sectional Stacking Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242208
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A three-tier warm brown oak sectional bookcase with double glazed doors and brass ring handles.
The Oxford bookcase - by William Baker & Co ltd
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, modular tiers, brass ring handles, moulded plinth base
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

An Oxford sectional bookcase is a modular style of library storage created in the early 20th century, notably manufactured by William Baker & Co Ltd. It consists of self-contained stackable wooden units with glass doors, allowing owners to expand or reconfigure their shelving as required.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with glass front panels and brass drop handles or knobs. Internal mechanisms often used tongue-and-groove jointing or interlocking timber pins to secure each tier.

Authentic pieces usually feature makers stamps, ivory or metal badges, or paper labels bearing the manufacturer name and Oxford location inside the cabinet or on the rear panel. Additionally, examine the distinct opening mechanisms of the glazed doors and the interlocking modular construction.

Place the unit in a modern home office, hallway, or living space to house curated book collections, ceramics, or decorative objects. The glazed front protects items from dust while the warm timber tone adds structural gravitas to neutral colour schemes.

Keep the wood nourished by applying a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain twice a year, avoiding glass surfaces. Clean the glass panes with a dry microfibre cloth, and ensure the bookcase stands on a level floor to maintain balance across the stacked sections.
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