Early 20th Century French Wooden Model of Bar

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21" (53 cm.) l. 9"h. The heavy wooden bar with nicely-paneled front has a heavy pewter bar top with rounded edge; the back of the bar has various cubicles and bottles racks,in such well-executed manner as to indicate that the model was originally created as a salesman's traveling sample. The word "Biere" is inscribed on the front,and also included is a pewter beer barrel (incised Depose Lyon and illegible manufacturer's name). Excellent condition. Early 20th century,probably French.