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Posted 08-22-07 09:57
Could someone tell me what a four section, light oak, Globe Wernicke bookcase would be worth? Two of the sections are missing glass, but the rest seems to be in pretty good condition. They have a label which says Pattern 31 Grade 298 1/2. Thanks

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Responding to barbarac's question about the scissor mechanism or "equilizer" for the doors: I believe they were introduced sometime after 1903 in addition to the roller bearings for smoother opening and closing. I have an original catalogue from 1903 and it only describes roller bearings as to how the doors operate at that time.

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We have a GW file cabinet with the following on the label:375
VL Upright
G-25
Any comment on this appreciated.
Wmoore

Sounds like a file from 1930's forward. These were typically more square with handles that were horizontal. Some had outstanding wood, others utility grade.

Picture posted shows styles from around 1905 - 1920ish. Shows choices of files. Four (4) drawer units had same choices. Add-ons were drawers that tilted open. Standard was oak, mahogany in this type file is very, very rare. Single units that stack in same time period, same shapes & verticle handles.

Hope this helps. Happy antiquing.

Dennisd99

Globe wernicke cabinet #1701 double R S unit. It has two sliding window frames. One window frame is missing, where can I find another or who can make a replacement. Thanks for any help

Davidw.

Davidw,

This person makes replacement parts for Globe Wernicke bookcases.

Lauren

Can anyone tell me if this top is original GW design. There is a piece of trim in the normally curved front.

Thanks

I am overjoyed that I am now the owner of a 4 section Globe-Wernicke bookcase. They are the mission style with metal straps except on the top as shown on the one above. Mine has a squared off top.

The left side fits over the board below and hangs over about a quarter inch. The right side is flush to the side and there is a space in the side, then the board and then a space.

The way it looks, it is meant to be that way since the front piece matches up to the side. This is difficult to explain. I am wondering if there was a top like this so another set could hook onto it, like a corner set?

I am thinking that I will have someone cut some oak pieces to fill it in or maybe buy some straps and put them on each end. That would cover up the spaces on the right side. I will need to strip off the coat of green paint which is covered up by an antiquing trip. I am looking forward to bringing back the oak!

Pattern 732 Grade 114 and 1/2

Do I have half of a corner unit? Mary

Hello Antiquers,

I have changed my ID from dennisd99 to dennisd499.

Attached is a page from the GW 1910 File Cabinets catalog. Globe Wernicke made file storage units in horizontal 41" sections in Oak, Mahogany and Steel, along with verticle upright file cabinets. Most steel has not survived or has been painted over.

There is a fair demand for 41" horizontal units in either Oak or Mahogany. Section sizes are 41" wide by 13", 17" and 25" deep. Values are typically based on specific units, condition, volume purchased, shipping & handling along with individual markets.

***I collect 41" sections and am actively looking to PURCHASE a 1701 DESK UNIT as pictured in either Oak or Mahogany. Any help finding one is greatly appreciated.

Happy antiquing,

Dennisd499

Hello all, and thanks in advance for the assistance.

I recently bought my first house and the previous owners left quite a bit of stuff in it. Two of the items left were GW stacking lawyers cases. After reading this entire thread, and doing a little research elsewhere, online, I believe that they are the tiger oak finish, all original and working hardware, possibly replaced glass (no waves), no crown or base. Just the two units. While I love them, I just have no use for them and was going to put them up for sale. While I am not looking to get rich, I also do not want to be taken advantage of. I thought you all might be able to help.

In all of the research I have done, i have not seen anyone else mention a D-14 unit. Are these more rare, less desireable, fakes???? The paper labels are all still intact, but do not look exactly like the others I have seen here. They both say:

Catalog Number
3313 -B. G. D. -14
horizontal unit
The Globe Wernicke Co
cincinatti

The person who everybody online seems to think is the expert happens to live nearby, but would not give me any sort of pricing because he wants to come get them himself. I simply have no idea what to do with ANY offer he might make. Any help??????????

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Originally posted by -Brian:
Hello all, and thanks in advance for the assistance.

I recently bought my first house and the previous owners left quite a bit of stuff in it. Two of the items left were GW stacking lawyers cases. After reading this entire thread, and doing a little research elsewhere, online, I believe that they are the tiger oak finish, all original and working hardware, possibly replaced glass (no waves), no crown or base. Just the two units. While I love them, I just have no use for them and was going to put them up for sale. While I am not looking to get rich, I also do not want to be taken advantage of. I thought you all might be able to help.

In all of the research I have done, i have not seen anyone else mention a D-14 unit. Are these more rare, less desireable, fakes???? The paper labels are all still intact, but do not look exactly like the others I have seen here. They both say:

Catalog Number
3313 -B. G. D. -14
horizontal unit
The Globe Wernicke Co
cincinatti

The person who everybody online seems to think is the expert happens to live nearby, but would not give me any sort of pricing because he wants to come get them himself. I simply have no idea what to do with ANY offer he might make. Any help??????????

Hello Brian,
Here is a little help. Without seeing pictures I am going to confirm some areas. I looked in the catalog references I have to check series #'s. I highly recommend to all GW collectors going on eBay and looking up Atocha stamps for the 40+ CD scanned catalogs from GW, Macey, Viking, Weis, Lundstrom Gunn and Yawman catalogs. Invaluable when you start piecing and parting sections to build a collection.

The catalog numbering looks to be from the 1930's forward. I believe all 3000 series are post depression. The universal way to tell is how the units stack on each other. 1895 to 1929 used horizontal wood slats. 1930'ish joining method was flat top with metal grommet circles on each side that matched up, marrying into each others top & bottom slots.

The 30's forward were hugely purchased by Government groups, Post Office, Military and state / local. There are some really nice ones.

Regarding value, here is a middle of the road assessment. Tiger Oak is always a plus to most. If they are post 1930 with the metal grommets, they are less desireable than the 1899-1929 types simply due to newness and style. Individual sections always vary in value due to size, lack of tops, bottoms, trying to match colors, fitting into existing collections, etc.

This is NOT a retail sale assessment, it is a middle of the range from a dealer, buyer, seller, collector viewpoint. You said they were complete which is a big plus. If a collector wants them them to go with other units, he might gladly pay $100-$150 for both. If someone just want two general type stackers in their garage, $50 - $100 is the most I would pay. If they are in really good to excellent shape, maybe $75 to %100 each at the top of the range. If I just wanted to liquidate for cash, and could not get more that $75 for both, I would find a place I could use them myself in garage or office area somewhere until I maybe started to find sections that matched and could build a set. REMEMBER values go up 50% - 100%+ when you start having complete groupings.

Happy antiquing,

Dennisd499

I am in seach of an odd sized base and (2) tops. The style of the (2) tops does not matter. It fits a 10 1/4 D and a 299 1/2. If anyone has any leads, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

erik

The width of the unit is 34 1/2 wide. I am not sure if this will assist or not.

Thanks,

Erik

I am looking for more information about my Wernicke bookcases. They are size C11 grade 198. The drawer base has C11 198 670 with a lot of pre 1900 patent dates. The top has Wernicke System Elastic bookcase in gold on the front edge. The top and drawer base are very unusual. The drawer bases is square and has a ledge. The top is much fancier than the other Wernicke tops that I have seen. Some sections say Globe Wernicke while others just say Wernicke. But they all match. I believe that they may be very early bookcases. Does anyone have any information about this model or maybe a catalog page that shows them? Thanks!

Here is a picture of the top of the bookcases.

Hello have recently aquired a Macey double-wide Mission Oak 8-door Arts n Crafts Bookcase. First wondering if there is someone from whom I could purchase the little mission Oak knobs for the door fronts (four of which are missing), and also there aren't any legs on the base otherwise in excellent shape, the Mullioned door fronts are fantastic the bookcase itsself is in excellent workings condition, the patina from over the years if nice. Thx for your time.

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