$3,000
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Description
30" x 13" x 16". The wooden framed store has
original painted finish on exterior and
interior,wooden-grained brown with ochre
trim,white shelving and counter with teal edging
and knobs. The store has two attached front
windows with original lettered glass "Handlung
Spezereiwaren" and "Handlung Delikatessen" (old
Germanic language spellings indicating exotic
spices and delicatessen). There are 16 drawers
above slant-front bins,a long counter with
attached poles for wrapping paper,and arches
display niches at each side. The store is fitted
with various contents including a wooden bakery
rack,tin wall hanging paper
dispenser,baskets,barrels,glass bottles. and a
matching painted wooden barrel labeled "Essig"
(vinegar). Very good condition,the painted finish
is all original and firm,albeit crackled.
Germany,circa 1850,in the manner of early
Christian Hacker with front shop windows.