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A Good Quality Walnut Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Good Quality Walnut Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 December 2024 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A good quality walnut globe wernicke barristers bookcase constructed in solid walnut throughout with a stepped cornice above five up and over glazed doors with fine quality brass handles with mother of pearl inlaid detail. Raised on a stepped base and bearing the retailers plaque Thomas Turner of Leicester. Each stack with the imprinted Globe Wernicke stamp to the back. English circa 1900 in excellent condition

Dimensions: 34" wide x 68" high x 11" deep (each stack 9.5" high x 8.5" deep)

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Walnut Barrister Bookcase to the 1900s.

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A good quality walnut globe wernicke barristers bookcase
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A good quality walnut globe wernicke barristers bookcase constructed in solid walnut throughout with a stepped cornice above five up and over glazed doors with fine quality brass handles with mother of pearl inlaid detail. Raised on a stepped base and bearing the retailers plaque Thomas Turner of Leicester. Each stack with the imprinted Globe Wernicke stamp to the back. English circa 1900 in excellent condition

Dimensions: 34" wide x 68" high x 11" deep (each stack 9.5" high x 8.5" deep)

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Walnut Barrister Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1095258
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A good quality walnut globe wernicke barristers bookcase
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
Location
The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 3,398
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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Location: The Calder Studio, Garden Village, Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale, Blackburn, BB2 7JA, United Kingdom
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A tall, five-tier walnut barrister bookcase featuring glass-fronted stacking sections and dark wood grain.
A good quality walnut globe wernicke barristers bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStacking tiers, Glass lift-up doors, Moulded cornices, Modular joinery

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Globe Wernicke popularised the modular stacking bookcase design in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, allowing lawyers and professionals to expand their library shelving as their book collections grew.

These units are typically constructed from solid hardwoods like walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring interlocking modular tiers with glazed up-and-over glass doors guided by metal equalising arms.

Authentic pieces usually feature period manufacturer maker marks or paper labels on the interior, dovetail joinery, original brass hardware, and traditional multi-layered shellac or wax finishes.

Pair the warm timber tones with contemporary seating and minimalist decor to create a sophisticated focal point that balances traditional craftsmanship with modern utility.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and periodically nourish the wood with a traditional beeswax polish, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations.
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