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4 Section Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Treehouse Antiques
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4 Section Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

Oak globe wernicke bookcase, 4 sections with lift and slide doors, original side bands and handles and in good condtion.

Inside mesurements

All sections 20 cm deep

1 section 22 cm high

2 sections 24 cm high

1 section 28 cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
144.5cm (56.89")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1230440
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome.

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
Oak globe wernicke bookcase, 4 sections with lift and slide doors, original side bands and handles and in good condtion.

Inside mesurements

All sections 20 cm deep

1 section 22 cm high

2 sections 24 cm high

1 section 28 cm high

Height
144.5cm (56.89")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230440
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A four-tier medium oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass up-and-over doors, a moulded top cornice, and a plinth base.
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Archive I A four-tier medium oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass up-and-over doors, a moulded top cornice, and a plinth base.

4 Section Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase

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A four-tier medium oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass up-and-over doors, a moulded top cornice, and a plinth base.
4 SECTION OAK GLOBE WERNICKE BOOKCASE
Ref: SA1230440
A four-tier medium oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glass up-and-over doors, a moulded top cornice, and a plinth base.
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A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a modular storage system consisting of separate stackable units featuring glass doors that lift up and slide horizontally back into the cabinet frame. Patented in the late nineteenth century, this design allowed individuals to customize and expand their book storage capacity incrementally.

Sectional bookcases were predominantly constructed from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring quarter-sawn grain patterns for stability and aesthetic texture. The individual tiers utilize glass panel doors operating on scissor mechanisms or side metal runners, accented with brass knobs or labels.

Authentic pieces typically retain printed paper labels, metallic nameplates, or burnt stamps bearing the Globe Wernicke brand name inside the rear panel or door frame. Additionally, original units feature distinct interlocking bands on the sides, specialized door track mechanisms, and standardized unit sizing across tiers.

A sectional oak bookcase works well in contemporary study spaces, hallway alcoves, or living rooms alongside warm neutral wall palettes. Beyond standard literature, the glazed compartments can display pottery collections, architectural fragments, or curated curiosities while protecting them from dust accumulation.

Preserve the oak finish by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Clean the glass panels using non-abrasive glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly onto the timber to protect the finish.
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