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Turn of the Century Globe Wernicke ‘Elastic’ Bookcase
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An early example of Globe Wernicke’s stacking ‘elastic’ bookcase. Wernicke Co. produced the Elastic bookcase in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the late 19th Century (founded circa 1882) until they were bought by The Globe Files Co. in 1899. Wernicke invented the elastic bookcase and patented the designs.
Once Globe bought Wernicke the famous brand Globe-Wernicke began producing the elastic stack able book cases under patent in the USA. Thomas Turner also started marketing the design in England. Globe-Wernicke then expanded in to Canada, France, Belgium and Austria.
This is an early example dating from circa 1899 to 1910. The carcass is in mahogany with each section retaining the original Globe Wernicke label for authenticity. Each section has the patented up and over scissor system to access the inside. With the added bonus of a drawer at the bottom this bookcase offers a good array of storage without being an overpowering size. The Globe Wernicke bookcases are becoming increasingly sought after and this is a very early one. There are some cosmetic marks but all are photographed and are only visible on close inspection.
Dimensions:
118cm High, 87cm Width, 29.5cm Max Depth
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FREE Delivery on this item within approximately 150 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
An early example of Globe Wernicke’s stacking ‘elastic’ bookcase. Wernicke Co. produced the Elastic bookcase in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the late 19th Century (founded circa 1882) until they were bought by The Globe Files Co. in 1899. Wernicke invented the elastic bookcase and patented the designs.
Once Globe bought Wernicke the famous brand Globe-Wernicke began producing the elastic stack able book cases under patent in the USA. Thomas Turner also started marketing the design in England. Globe-Wernicke then expanded in to Canada, France, Belgium and Austria.
This is an early example dating from circa 1899 to 1910. The carcass is in mahogany with each section retaining the original Globe Wernicke label for authenticity. Each section has the patented up and over scissor system to access the inside. With the added bonus of a drawer at the bottom this bookcase offers a good array of storage without being an overpowering size. The Globe Wernicke bookcases are becoming increasingly sought after and this is a very early one. There are some cosmetic marks but all are photographed and are only visible on close inspection.
Dimensions:
118cm High, 87cm Width, 29.5cm Max Depth
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