- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
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Lot 350:
Sold for: $650
Description
This five-tier sectional barrister bookcase was manufactured by The Globe-Wernicke Co. and retailed through the John Wanamaker department store. The modular unit is constructed of stained hardwood with a mahogany finish and features a molded top crown, five individual glazed bookcase sections, and a base unit containing a single full-width drawer with two turned wooden knobs. Each of the five bookcase tiers is equipped with an up-and-over receding glass door and a central turned wooden pull. The individual sections stack and interlock using metal side-straps. Each section contains an original yellow paper manufacturer label on the interior backboard printed with John Wanamaker, Philadelphia New York London Paris, Standard and Period Sectional Bookcases, Size D-8 1/2, Made by The Globe-Wernicke Co., Grade 598. Overall Dimensions: 69.5 in. (H) x 34 in. (W) x 12 in. (D)
Condition report:
The unit is in overall fair to good condition, showing signs of use and age. There is significant dust accumulation on all surfaces, particularly the interiors and glass. The wood finish shows scattered scuffs, scratches, and minor indentations throughout. The metal side-straps exhibit notable oxidation and loss of their original dark finish. The interior paper labels are intact but show age-related yellowing and some minor corner tears. The bottom drawer shows localized finish loss on the front molding and interior floor. Minor white paint spatter is visible on the lower right side panel. Backboards are present and intact with some surface discoloration.
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