Antique Globe Wernicke Ideal London 798 Barrister Bookcase
Early 1900s, American, from the Globe Wernicke Co., Cincinnati OH. The Ideal series was Globe Wernicke's most expensive, well built, and well appointed barrister bookcases. This particular bookcase is the 798 style (quarter sawn early English oak, medium dark finish, brass oxidized hardware). Five sections total, including one drawer base, one 12.25" bookcase, two 10.25" bookcases, and one top. Bookcase dimensions are interior height, all bookcases are 9.5" deep. Features include stepback drawer base, paneled sides, beveled glass, deluxe hardware, acanthus leaves and dentil molding to the top section. In overall excellent original condition, including original finish, labels, hardware, glass and drawer pulls. A fine example of the style, beveling to the glass is exceptional.
Dimensions below for the overall piece.
35.25w x 14.5d x 53h
Early 1900s, American, from the Globe Wernicke Co., Cincinnati OH. The Ideal series was Globe Wernicke's most expensive, well built, and well appointed barrister bookcases. This particular bookcase is the 798 style (quarter sawn early English oak, medium dark finish, brass oxidized hardware). Five sections total, including one drawer base, one 12.25" bookcase, two 10.25" bookcases, and one top. Bookcase dimensions are interior height, all bookcases are 9.5" deep. Features include stepback drawer base, paneled sides, beveled glass, deluxe hardware, acanthus leaves and dentil molding to the top section. In overall excellent original condition, including original finish, labels, hardware, glass and drawer pulls. A fine example of the style, beveling to the glass is exceptional.
Dimensions below for the overall piece.
35.25w x 14.5d x 53h
Early 1900s, American, from the Globe Wernicke Co., Cincinnati OH. The Ideal series was Globe Wernicke's most expensive, well built, and well appointed barrister bookcases. This particular bookcase is the 798 style (quarter sawn early English oak, medium dark finish, brass oxidized hardware). Five sections total, including one drawer base, one 12.25" bookcase, two 10.25" bookcases, and one top. Bookcase dimensions are interior height, all bookcases are 9.5" deep. Features include stepback drawer base, paneled sides, beveled glass, deluxe hardware, acanthus leaves and dentil molding to the top section. In overall excellent original condition, including original finish, labels, hardware, glass and drawer pulls. A fine example of the style, beveling to the glass is exceptional.
Dimensions below for the overall piece.
35.25w x 14.5d x 53h