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Wernicke System Elastic Bookcase ( Barristers Bookcase) of Six Pieces
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Wernicke System Elastic Bookcase ( Barristers Bookcase) of Six Pieces

1900 - 1920
Description

Superb Wernicke Lawyers sectional bookcase in good original condition, as shown in the photographs.

Oak cabinets with the four glazed sections having lifting retractable doors.

Great condition for its circa 1900/1910 age with only minor marks commensurate with past use.

Inspection welcome by prior appointment, delivery available at cost to UK mainland only.

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Declaration

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Barrister Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1237267
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Description
Superb Wernicke Lawyers sectional bookcase in good original condition, as shown in the photographs.

Oak cabinets with the four glazed sections having lifting retractable doors.

Great condition for its circa 1900/1910 age with only minor marks commensurate with past use.

Inspection welcome by prior appointment, delivery available at cost to UK mainland only.

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Date of Manufacture

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Barrister Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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Eclectic Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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A six-piece antique oak modular barrister bookcase with four glass-fronted lifting doors and metal side straps.
Wernicke System Elastic Bookcase ( Barristers Bookcase) of Six Pieces
Ref: SA1237267
A six-piece antique oak modular barrister bookcase with four glass-fronted lifting doors and metal side straps.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsUp-and-over glazed doors, Interlocking sectional modules, Metal side straps, Moulded cornice and plinth base
  • SizeH 175 cm (69 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 38.5 cm (15 in)

This Edwardian barrister bookcase is an antique modular sectional piece in warm brown oak, featuring a moulded cornice, a plinth base, and metal side straps joining the interlocking layers. Four glazed sections with up-and-over lifting doors sit between the top and bottom mouldings, showing minor marks commensurate with its age alongside visible wood grain throughout the timber structure. The cabinet measures 175 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 38.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a practical storage cabinet for a study, home office, or sitting room, providing enclosed shelving for books and display items while keeping them protected behind glass fronts.

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A barrister bookcase is a modular sectional cabinet featuring glass doors that lift up and slide back into the frame, originally designed for legal professionals to transport book collections easily without removing individual volumes.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring glass door panes and metal corner straps or interlocking support mechanisms.

Authentic items usually feature maker paper transfers or stamped labels inside the sections, brass or iron side banding, and retractable up-and-over glass door mechanisms fitted into interlocking wooden modules.

Position the piece in a home office, hallway, or living space to display curated book collections, ceramics, or decorative objects, providing structured vertical storage and warm wood tones.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft dry cloth, clean glass panels using a microfibre cloth with mild glass cleaner, and nourish the timber surfaces occasionally with high-quality beeswax paste.
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