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Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
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Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

4 section oak globe wernicke bookcase with original side bands and handles, lift and slide mechanism works well and the bookcase is in good antique condition commensurate with age

Inside measurements

All are 20 cm deep

Inside heights are

1 @ 28 cm

2 @ 24 cm

1 @ 21.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09596224
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Printed Globe-Wernicke London maker's plaques inside: original factory issue.
Oxidised metal interlocking side straps: period modular fittings.
Internal equalising scissor mechanisms: early patented lift-and-slide system.
Gentle edge rubbing on the shelf mouldings: normal wear from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228032
Dealers Notes

UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
4 section oak globe wernicke bookcase with original side bands and handles, lift and slide mechanism works well and the bookcase is in good antique condition commensurate with age

Inside measurements

All are 20 cm deep

Inside heights are

1 @ 28 cm

2 @ 24 cm

1 @ 21.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09596224
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Printed Globe-Wernicke London maker's plaques inside: original factory issue.
Oxidised metal interlocking side straps: period modular fittings.
Internal equalising scissor mechanisms: early patented lift-and-slide system.
Gentle edge rubbing on the shelf mouldings: normal wear from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228032
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A four-tier dark oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glazed lift-up doors and a plinth base.
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A four-tier dark oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glazed lift-up doors and a plinth base.
OAK GLOBE WERNICKE BOOKCASE
Ref: SA1228032
A four-tier dark oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glazed lift-up doors and a plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed lift-up doors, Modular interlocking tiers, Plinth base and cornice, Wooden door knobs
  • SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 86.5 cm (34 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This Edwardian Globe Wernicke bookcase presents a dark brown oak construction with a warm timber grain, finished with glazed lift-up doors and simple wooden door knobs. The modular sectional design consists of four interlocking tiers stacked between a plain plinth base and a simple projecting cornice, retaining original side bands and brass hardware. Each tier encloses a compartment behind glass panes, operated by a working lift and slide mechanism that shows signs of age commensurate with use in a historic setting. Practical proportions measuring 144 cm high, 86.5 cm wide and 28 cm deep make this sectional unit suitable for a home study, library, sitting room or hallway. The interior provides four dedicated storage sections of varying heights, accommodating books, files or decorative items while protecting them behind glass panels. This versatile storage piece integrates into traditional or transitional domestic spaces requiring compact shelving.

FAQs

A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a modular, sectional storage system patented in the late 19th century, featuring stackable units with glass doors that lift and slide back into the frame.

These bookcases are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, utilising interlocking metal mechanisms and glazed door panels designed for dust protection.

Authentic pieces feature paper labels or brass trade plates inside the units, scissor-arm door mechanisms, and precise interlocking base and cornice profiles.

A sectional bookcase provides versatile storage in modern studies, dining rooms, or hallways, functioning as a display cabinet for ceramics, books, or curated collections.

Apply clear bees-wax sparingly to the oak surfaces once a year, keep glass panels clean with a mild cleanser applied to a microfibre cloth, and avoid placing near direct heat sources.
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