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Oak 5 Section Glazed Globe Wernicke Bookcase Cabinet with Drawer to Base.
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Oak 5 Section Glazed Globe Wernicke Bookcase Cabinet with Drawer to Base.

1900 - 1920
Description

Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase cabinet

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09661604
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Interlocking metal bands on the section sides: standard Globe Wernicke construction.
Quarter-sawn oak door frames showing silvery medullary rays: favoured early 20th-century timber.
Glazed up-and-over doors with small brass knobs: classic original mechanism.
Moulded plinth base with drawer and period drop handles: standard Edwardian configuration.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA1237372
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Description
Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase cabinet
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09661604
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Interlocking metal bands on the section sides: standard Globe Wernicke construction.
Quarter-sawn oak door frames showing silvery medullary rays: favoured early 20th-century timber.
Glazed up-and-over doors with small brass knobs: classic original mechanism.
Moulded plinth base with drawer and period drop handles: standard Edwardian configuration.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA1237372
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A five-tier Edwardian oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring lift-up glazed doors and a base drawer.
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Archive I A five-tier Edwardian oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring lift-up glazed doors and a base drawer.

Oak 5 Section Glazed Globe Wernicke Bookcase Cabinet with Drawer to Base.

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Oxford
OX44 7RW
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A five-tier Edwardian oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring lift-up glazed doors and a base drawer.
Oak 5 section glazed Globe Wernicke bookcase cabinet with drawer to base.
Ref: SA1237372
A five-tier Edwardian oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring lift-up glazed doors and a base drawer.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed up-and-over doors, Modular stacking tiers, Base plinth drawer, Interlocking side bands
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This Edwardian Globe Wernicke bookcase stands as a five-section modular stacking cabinet made from oak with a warm brown timber finish and glass panels. The piece incorporates five horizontal up-and-over glazed doors with small wooden knobs, metal side bands connecting the tiered sections, a moulded top pelmet with a curved roll, and a single drawer fitted with two drop handles at the base plinth. Visible details include horizontal wood grain patterns on the oak frame, brass-toned hardware on the drawer, and natural signs of minor surface wear on the timber edge. The physical dimensions measure 165 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 29 cm deep. Practical for organizing books or displaying collectibles, this bookcase suits a traditional home study, a home library, or a living room. The modular stacking design allows the tiers to separate while providing enclosed storage behind the glass panes. Placed against a wall in a study or hallway, the cabinet functions as upright shelving for medium-sized volumes and decorative items.

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First popularised in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Globe Wernicke bookcases feature modular stacking units with up-and-over glass doors designed to protect books while allowing easy visual access.

These cabinets were typically crafted from solid timbers such as quarter-sawn oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with glazed panel doors and brass or iron mechanism hardware.

Authentic examples often feature original paper labels, stamped brass maker marks, interlocking metal side bands, and internal scissor or roller door mechanisms.

Position the bookcase in a study, hallway, or living space, utilizing the distinct compartments to display curated ceramics, leather-bound books, or collectables alongside modern decor.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, and clean the glass panels with a non-abrasive solution to preserve the original finish.
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