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Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase.
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Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase.

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 April 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase.

4 sections with drawer to base.

Bottom section is drop down front.

Bevel edge glass.

The flash on camera makes it look lighter than it actually is. I took 3 photos without flash.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
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SA1099219
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Description
Mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase.

4 sections with drawer to base.

Bottom section is drop down front.

Bevel edge glass.

The flash on camera makes it look lighter than it actually is. I took 3 photos without flash.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099219
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A dark mahogany multi-tiered barrister bookcase with glass-fronted lifting doors and a bottom drawer.
Mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase.
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A dark mahogany multi-tiered barrister bookcase with glass-fronted lifting doors and a bottom drawer.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStackable tiers, Glass-fronted lifting doors, Modular construction, Base drawer
  • SizeH 157 cm (62 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a modular, sectional barrister bookcase system invented in the late 19th century, featuring independently opening glass-fronted stacking tiers.

These units are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring glass panels set into wooden frames and brass mechanism hardware.

Authentic pieces typically feature manufacturer stamps, dovetailed drawer joints, specific patent mechanisms for the lifting glass doors, and traditional timber shrinkage and oxidisation.

This piece works effectively as a functional display cabinet in a home office or living room, pairing well with traditional or transitional decor schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying appropriate furniture wax, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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