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Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques

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Globe Wernicke Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A five section Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase.

Top sections 24cm deep, bottom section 35cm.

In good solid condition, minor marks and knocks commensurate with use over the last 120 years.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
185cm (72.83")
Width
87cm (34.25")
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Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Sectional Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA1231539
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A five section Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase.

Top sections 24cm deep, bottom section 35cm.

In good solid condition, minor marks and knocks commensurate with use over the last 120 years.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
185cm (72.83")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Sectional Bookcase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231539
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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A five-tier dark oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase with up-and-over glazed glass doors.
Globe Wernicke bookcase
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A five-tier dark oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase with up-and-over glazed glass doors.
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Patented in the late 19th century, sectional bookcases were developed by the Globe Wernicke Company to provide expandable, modular storage for legal professionals and institutions. The design allowed users to purchase individual stackable units consisting of a base, glazed drawer sections, and a top cap.

These bookcases are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, fitted with glass front panels. Each glazed door features a scissor or roller mechanism allowing it to lift upwards and slide horizontally into the top of the section.

Authentic pieces usually feature paper labels, metal plaques, or stamp marks inside individual sections reading Globe Wernicke or Elastic Bookcase. They also exhibit distinct interlocking side bands, specific brass door knobs, and smooth internal slide tracks.

A sectional bookcase functions effectively in a contemporary home office, hallway, or living room. It can be used to store books or display ceramics and collectibles behind glass, maintaining an organised look while adding historical texture.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the grain. Clean the glass doors with a mild spray cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the timber.
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