Globe Wernicke Mahogany Five Section Stacking Bookcase, C.1900

A good quality solid mahogany stacking or barrister’s bookcase made by 'The Globe-Wernicke Co. Ltd, London’ circa 1900.  With a rolled top above five bookcase sections each with a lift and slide glass door with original brass knob handles and concealed scissor action mechanism. This is the superior model of this popular bookcase and has metal straps with clips to the side of each section and a drawer fitted in the plinth base.  

These bookcases can be very easily moved as each section can be separated from the next. It is also possible to add/remove sections from other Wernicke bookcases to suit your needs. In good condition with no breaks and the doors lifting as they should. It has marks consistent with useage as should be expected for its age.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

W: 86.5cm (34 1/8in)

D: 39cm (15 3/8in)

H: 192.5cm (75 3/4in)

The internal sizes are:

81.5cm wide x 24 & 30.5cm deep x 26.7 to 42cm high 

(32 1/8in wide x 9 1/2 & 12in deep x 10 1/2in to 16 1/2in high)

For shipping this splits into 12 pieces (top, base, 5 doors, 5 bookcase sections).

Ref: 0498

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

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