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Oak Leaded Glazed Globe Wernicke Bookcase.
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Oak Leaded Glazed Globe Wernicke Bookcase.

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 April 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Oak Leaded glazed Globe Wernicke bookcase cabinet.

Broken glass panes need replacing.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Leaded Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138815
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Description
Oak Leaded glazed Globe Wernicke bookcase cabinet.

Broken glass panes need replacing.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Leaded Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138815
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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 645
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An antique oak barrister bookcase featuring four stacked tiers with leaded glass panels and a bottom drawer.
Oak Leaded glazed Globe Wernicke bookcase.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Lead, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLeaded glass panels, Stacking modular tiers, Upward-sliding doors, Base drawer with brass handles
  • SizeH 162 cm (64 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a modular stacking furniture system invented in the late 19th century, featuring individual tiers with glass doors that lift and slide into the cabinet.

These units were traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as quarter-sawn oak or mahogany, featuring leaded or plain glass panels and brass mechanism hardware.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit patent stamps from manufacturers like Globe Wernicke, dovetail joints, quarter-sawn oak medullary rays, and mechanical scissor linkages inside the tiers.

Position the bookcase against a neutral wall in a study or living room, using it to display hardcover book collections while allowing the historic leaded glass to add architectural texture.

Maintain the wood with high-quality beeswax, avoid direct sunlight to protect the finish, and clean the glass gently with non-ammonia solutions to preserve the lead cames.
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