Antique Globe-Wernicke Co Oak Barristers Bookcase, Grade 299

Antique (1915-1921) Globe-Wernicke Co, Cincinnati, OH quartersawn oak barrister’s glass front bookcase with metal strap details on sides. Labels say “Grade 299.” Three shelves with drawer at bottom. With ogee details on top and bottom (drawer) section.
Missing one knob.
Comes apart into five (5) sections for easier transport.

34" W x 12" D x 47.5" H

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 patented the "elastic bookcases" also known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase. These were high-quality stacking book shelves, with a standard width of 34 inches, in oak, walnut and mahogany, capable of being adapted to fit together to form a bookcase which could either be all of the same measurements or which could be rearranged by the insertion of units of different depths and heights. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Wernicke

Notes: Some wear to wood due to antique nature. See photos for condition report.

Good

Furniture, Storage

18%

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Fairfield, CT 06825

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Sunday, 7/28, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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