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Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase
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Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 September 2025 · Gaylords Antiques
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This beautiful mahogany Globe Wernicke style bookcase , has the original glass , the glass opens by sliding back so ideal for large or smaller books with mother of pearl knob. The top section has three large shelves that are fixed, below is four drawers with beautiful mother of pearl brass handles. This bookcase is unusual as it has the storage below the shelves and panelled ends, all in a warm mahogany colour .

Dimensions:-

Width 34" 87cm

Depth 14" 36cm

Height 64" 163cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159964
Description
This beautiful mahogany Globe Wernicke style bookcase , has the original glass , the glass opens by sliding back so ideal for large or smaller books with mother of pearl knob.
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The top section has three large shelves that are fixed, below is four drawers with beautiful mother of pearl brass handles.
Gaylords Antiques

This bookcase is unusual as it has the storage below the shelves and panelled ends, all in a warm mahogany colour .

Dimensions:-

Width 34" 87cm

Depth 14" 36cm

Height 64" 163cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159964
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A wooden barrister bookcase featuring three stacking tiers with leaded glass doors and a base with four small drawers.
Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase
Ref: SA1159964
A wooden barrister bookcase featuring three stacking tiers with leaded glass doors and a base with four small drawers.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeaded glass panels, Stacking modular tiers, Brass drop handles, Panelled drawer base
  • SizeH 163 cm (64 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

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The Globe-Wernicke company popularised the sectional barrister bookcase in the late 19th century, designed to protect books from dust and allow lawyers to expand their library modularly as their collection grew.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring modular stacking tiers with upward-lifting glass doors operated by internal equalising metal mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces usually feature makers stamps or paper labels, solid wood backs, dovetail joints on any integrated drawers, and characteristic mechanical patent hinges on each tier.

A barrister bookcase adds architectural interest and vertical storage to a contemporary room, serving as a functional display for books, ceramics, and curiosities in a home office or living space.

Maintain the wood using microcrystalline wax to preserve the polish, avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading, and clean the glass gently with a lint-free cloth without spraying liquid directly onto the wood.
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