Early Globe Wernicke style barristers stacking bookcase, circa 1900. Bigg's A handsome piece that would

A handsome piece that would look good as a side chair

Depth (folded): 45

A super original example of 18th-century country-made furniture

A mid-19th century framed and glazed watercolour portrait of a city gent wearing a top hat and tails

no wobbles or loose legs

Early Globe Wernicke style barristers stacking bookcase, circa 1900. Bigg's A handsome piece that wouldAlthough I can't see a label or stencil marking, everything about this barrister's bookcase says it's a very early Globe Wernicke, circa 1900 (apparently, the earliest models didn't have a label anyway). Looking through early Globe Wernicke catalogues, this piece shows the same characteristics as the early 'Standard' style range, which was originally the only style the company produced: Solid oak throughout (not veneer). The distinctive curved ogee