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Mahogany & Inlaid Globe Wernicke Bookcase
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Mahogany & Inlaid Globe Wernicke Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 August 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good Edwardian mahogany and inlaid Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase. The 4 up and over glazed doors having mahogany frames inlaid with satinwood banding between boxwood and ebony lines with brass pulls. The deeper base section having a fielded panelled door with conforming inlay and a useful drawer below with brass cup handles. The cornice has a polished top and retains the original side clips which allow other Globe Wernicke bookcases to be joined. This type of bookcase was often called a" Barristers Bookcase" and advertised as "Always Complete But Never Finished”. Globe Wernicke & Co. label to the bottom cupboard

Dimensions :- Height…78.75’’/ 200cm. Width..34’’/ 86.5cm. Maximum Depth at Base…15’’/ 38cm. Depth of Glazed Sections…10’’/ 25.5cm.

Internal Dimensions:- Height…4 at 11’’/ 28cm. Depth.. 4 at 8’’/ 20.3cm. Base Section…Height…13.75’’/ Depth…12’’/ 30.5cm.

Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1106063
Dealers Internal Reference
24650
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A good Edwardian mahogany and inlaid Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase.
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The 4 up and over glazed doors having mahogany frames inlaid with satinwood banding between boxwood and ebony lines with brass pulls.
John Howkins Antiques

The deeper base section having a fielded panelled door with conforming inlay and a useful drawer below with brass cup handles. The cornice has a polished top and retains the original side clips which allow other Globe Wernicke bookcases to be joined. This type of bookcase was often called a" Barristers Bookcase" and advertised as "Always Complete But Never Finished”. Globe Wernicke & Co. label to the bottom cupboard

fig 1. A tall, five-tier mahogany Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass-fronted stacking shelves, string inlay, and a bottom drawer unit.
fig 1. Mahogany & Inlaid Globe Wernicke Bookcase

Dimensions :- Height…78.75’’/ 200cm. Width..34’’/ 86.5cm. Maximum Depth at Base…15’’/ 38cm. Depth of Glazed Sections…10’’/ 25.5cm.

Internal Dimensions:- Height…4 at 11’’/ 28cm. Depth.. 4 at 8’’/ 20.3cm. Base Section…Height…13.75’’/ Depth…12’’/ 30.5cm.

Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106063
Dealers Internal Ref
24650
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A tall, five-tier mahogany Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass-fronted stacking shelves, string inlay, and a bottom drawer unit. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Norfolk
NR15 2NR
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A tall, five-tier mahogany Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass-fronted stacking shelves, string inlay, and a bottom drawer unit.
Mahogany & Inlaid Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Ref: SA1106063
A tall, five-tier mahogany Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass-fronted stacking shelves, string inlay, and a bottom drawer unit.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStacking modular tiers, Glass-fronted lifting doors, String inlay, Brass hardware
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 86.5 cm (34 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

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Globe Wernicke bookcases are modular, stacking lawyer bookcases patented in the late 19th century, designed to protect books behind individual glass doors while allowing units to be stacked and expanded as libraries grew.

These units are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring brass hardware, metal side straps for modular connection, and specialized top-hinged glass doors that slide into the cabinet.

Authentic pieces generally feature period makers stamps or paper labels, dovetail joinery, traditional hardware, and characteristic mechanical scissor actions or pivot arms on the glass doors.

A modular wooden bookcase serves as a functional statement piece in a study or living room, pairing well with contemporary minimalist decor to create a sophisticated contrast between old and new.

Maintain the wood using quality natural wax to nourish the grain, avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading, and clean the glass panels with a lint-free cloth and mild glass cleaner.
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