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Globe-Wernicke Co. QuarterSawn Oak Barrister

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Globe-Wernicke Co. QuarterSawn Oak Barrister
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For you consideration is this Globe-Wernicke Co. QuarterSawn Oak Barrister Cabinet. The Globe-Wernicke Company 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. This Barrister is in pristine display condition showing no damage to the cabinet and the carpentry and design is of the highest value. This is a four section barrister with six total pieces including the crown and the base of thew cabinet. This cabinet consists of three section 198 pieces and one section 298 1/2 piece. The barrister is constructed from quarter sawed oak, furnished with a brownish dark wax finish, and has dull brush finished brass hardware. Additionally all sections still have their original paper label. This Globe-Wernicke sectional barrister bookcase is in wonderful condition exhibiting a slight patina indicative of age, it's believed to be sporting original glass and internals. With regularity, these bookcases appear in auctions and internet sites and, what originally cost $75 or so will now be sold for $900 or more. The measurements of this cabinet are 62" x 34" x 101/2". Each drawer measures 32" wide, 12" high and 8" deep