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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
Graham Pickett
for sale €439     $476
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Graham Pickett

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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Graham Pickett
Description

Set of 3 graduating stacking Globe Wernicke oak bookcase with hinged lift and slide doors and original metal banding to the sides.

The bottom shelf being the tallest, the middle being the tallest with the middle and top section are 8 1/2 inches high.

There is the remnants of the original label to the back of the base shelf area.

Measuring:

41 1/2 inches or 105 cm high

34 3/4 inches or 88.5 cm wide.

10 1/2 inches or 26.5 cm deep

9 1/2 inches or 24 cm bottom shelf height and 8 inches deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
88.5cm (34.84")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

Graham Pickett has dated this Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1154899
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Description
Set of 3 graduating stacking Globe Wernicke oak bookcase with hinged lift and slide doors and original metal banding to the sides.
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The bottom shelf being the tallest, the middle being the tallest with the middle and top section are 8 1/2 inches high.
Graham Pickett
fig 1. A three-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase with glazed drop-down doors featuring small brass knobs.
fig 1. Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

There is the remnants of the original label to the back of the base shelf area.

Measuring:

41 1/2 inches or 105 cm high

34 3/4 inches or 88.5 cm wide.

10 1/2 inches or 26.5 cm deep

9 1/2 inches or 24 cm bottom shelf height and 8 inches deep.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
88.5cm (34.84")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Pickett has dated this Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154899
Graham Pickett
Graham Pickett
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2022

17th to 19th century english and continental provincial furniture and decorative items

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Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase

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Graham Pickett

Graham Pickett
Telephone 07710 936948 or 01780 481064
Location
The Bothy
Burghley Park
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE93JX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/grahampickett
Verified Since Oct 2022
Items For Sale 38
Items Sold 100
Graham Pickett
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Location: The Bothy, Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE93JX, United Kingdom
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A three-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase with glazed drop-down doors featuring small brass knobs.
Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase
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A three-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase with glazed drop-down doors featuring small brass knobs.
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FAQs

A Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, also known as a barrister bookcase, is a modular storage system composed of separate interlocking glazed units. Designed in the late 19th century, these units feature doors that lift and slide back into the top of each section to protect books from dust.

These bookcases were primarily constructed from hard woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with glass front panels. They feature specialized brass scissor mechanisms or side metal runners to allow the door to retract horizontally above the shelf.

Authentic pieces usually feature printed paper labels, metallic badges, or stamped marks bearing the Globe Wernicke name inside the back panels or along the side shelf bands. Additionally, check for original brass shelf mechanisms, copper bandings, and interlocking side slots.

A glazed stacking bookcase works effectively in a contemporary home office, hallway, or living room as both storage and a display case. Its warm wood tones complement dark academia aesthetics, modern rustic spaces, or traditional reading corners.

Clean the timber surfaces using a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain to maintain moisture. Ensure the internal door mechanisms remain clean and free from debris to allow smooth sliding action without forcing the glass.
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