#114

Wonderful German Tea Room with Pastry Shop
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$4,000
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31" (79 cm.) l. x 14"h x 16"d. The wooden framed store has original cream painted finish with gold accents to simulate architectural details,with attached front railing having metal grill work and window boxes. The back wall has built in shelves,upper railing for display,center display niche and window cabinets at each side. The floor and wall paper are original,and there is a free-standing matching counter. The shop is lavishly-filled with wonderful pastries and baked goods,most on their original wooden pedestal cake stands,and a rare three-tiered wooden etagere on the counter holds more pastries. There are two tables and chairs for customers to take tea as they gaze out over the window boxes. Other furnishings include: pair of gilded metal oil lamps,wooden wall rack filled with miniature newspapers and menu cards,framed prints including advertising scene for Stollwerck's Chocolates,coat rack,samovar,tin "Eismachine" and cash register with rare attached paper roll. A blonde-haired store keeper stands behind the counter. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.