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.
Dimensions
Height = 120 cm (47.2″)
Width = 86 cm (33.9″)
Depth = 31 cm (12.2″)