Globe Wernicke 3 Sectional Bookcase

1900 - 1920

Sold by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

Antique Globe Wernicke bookcase made up of its original glazed bookcase sections with metal side strappings which stands on a shaped plinth with a drawer inside. Each of the 3 glazed sections have lift up slide away doors having original mechanism and original brass knob handles. These bookcases are easy to transport as all the sections lift off of each other. There is a beautiful warm colour to the mahogany and the bookcase bears the original makers label.

Book clearance

Top = 22cm

Middle = 26cm

Bottom = 31cm

Depth = 24cm

The Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result of the Cincinnati based Globe Files Company (est. in 1882) purchasing the Minneapolis based Wernicke Company, founded in 1893 by Otto Wernicke, in 1899. The company is best known for their high-end bookcases, Desks, and other office furniture. Globe Wernicke established factories in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Germany.

Physical Dimensions

Height

120cm (47.24")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA823231

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI2381

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

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Description

Antique Globe Wernicke bookcase made up of its original glazed bookcase sections with metal side strappings which stands on a shaped plinth with a drawer inside.

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Each of the 3 glazed sections have lift up slide away doors having original mechanism and original brass knob handles.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

These bookcases are easy to transport as all the sections lift off of each other. There is a beautiful warm colour to the mahogany and the bookcase bears the original makers label.

fig 1. Globe Wernicke 3 Sectional Bookcase

Book clearance

Top = 22cm

Middle = 26cm

Bottom = 31cm

Depth = 24cm

The Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result of the Cincinnati based Globe Files Company (est. in 1882) purchasing the Minneapolis based Wernicke Company, founded in 1893 by Otto Wernicke, in 1899. The company is best known for their high-end bookcases, Desks, and other office furniture. Globe Wernicke established factories in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Germany.