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Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase Cabinet.
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Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase Cabinet.

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 May 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Oak Globe Wernicke style bookcase cabinet

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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SA1128999
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Description
Oak Globe Wernicke style bookcase cabinet
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128999
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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An upright oak barrister bookcase featuring stacked sections with leaded glass panels and a bottom drawer.
Oak Globe Wernicke style bookcase cabinet.
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An upright oak barrister bookcase featuring stacked sections with leaded glass panels and a bottom drawer.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Lead, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeaded glass panels, Stacked modular tiers, Glazed cabinet doors, Bottom storage drawer
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

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A barrister bookcase is a modular piece of furniture featuring multiple stacked shelf sections with glass doors, originally designed in the late 19th century to protect books and allow them to be easily transported.

These cabinets are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, featuring glass panel doors, brass hardware, and specialized internal scissor mechanisms to lift and slide the doors.

Authentic pieces typically display period construction methods such as dovetail joints, original hardware, aged patination on the timber, makers stamps or paper labels, and individual removable shelf modules.

This piece can be styled as a functional focal point in a home study or living room, filled with vintage hardback books, ceramics, or curated display objects to contrast against modern minimalist decor.

Maintain the wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, applying a quality beeswax polish periodically, and handling the glass doors with care to protect the original mechanisms.
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