Very Rare Late 1880s German Grocery Store by Maerklin with Exceptional Furnishings

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28" (71 cm.) l. x 20"h. x 23"l. The ebony-finished wooden store with original wall and floor papers is accented with gilt pencil stripes, and features 22 drawers against the back wall, flanked by arched niches and centered by a wide shelved display. On one side is the cashier's office which is separated from the room by hand-colored metal walls and on the alternate side is a large glass-front display window which opens to the exterior (on the exterior there is matching cabinetry to the interior walls along with gilt lettered sign). There is a matching curved counter with drawers. The cashier's office is furnished with a rare double-sided clerk's desk, hand press for printing, and two safe boxes (one labeled "cassa"). The store has original wooden barrels, a multitude of boxes and glass and metal jars, weighing scales with complete assortment of weights. There is a silver trophy, mirror, candlesticks, cake-laden dishes, beaded carpet, and a fine silver-plated birdcage on a matching bird stand. A lady with sculpted hair and original folklore costume stands behind the counter. Excellent condition. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1880.