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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
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Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase cabinet

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

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

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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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.

Archive II A five-tier Edwardian oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring lift-up glazed doors and a base drawer. View II
Archive III A five-tier Edwardian oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring lift-up glazed doors and a base drawer. View III
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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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.
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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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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed up-and-over doors, Modular stacking tiers, Base plinth drawer, Interlocking side bands

This Edwardian oak Globe Wernicke bookcase stands as a five-tier modular stacking cabinet with glazed up-and-over doors and a drawer integrated into the base plinth. The warm brown timber displays visible grain patterns across the rectangular structure, complemented by simple metal handles on the doors and base drawer, alongside interlocking side bands and rounded top mouldings. Signs of age appear as minor surface wear on the wooden frame. Standing at a practical height for domestic interiors, the cabinet fits seamlessly into a study, home office, or living room to house books and display objects while keeping contents protected behind glass panels.

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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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