#194

Early German Wooden Grocery with Rare Office by Christian Hacker
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$3,000
sold
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Description
12"(30 cm.) h. x 26"l. x 11"d. The wooden store has original ochre finish on the exterior with faux-wood grained panels that match panels on the interior counter. There are two store-front windows with arched corners,one looking in upon the office area which is set off from the main room by a railing with hinged gate. The back wall has a built-in cabinet with 15 drawers,each with porcelain label and porcelain knob,and there is a matching original cabinet at the side and an original free-standing counter with exceptional detail of design. Original papers cover the walls and floor. Furniture and accessories include desk,barrel rack and barrel,petroleum tin,scales,paper cutter with bell,cash register,fan,wall-telephone,oil lamp,and various tins,baskets,bottles and boxes of food,along with two bisque dollhouse dolls. Excellent condition. Unmarked,attributed to Christian Hacker,circa 1880.