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Description
17" x 13" x 13". The wooden framed store with
unusual scalloped-edge sides has a painted grey
exterior with decorative gilded twist-shaped
columns at the front sides. The walls have
original striped papers and the floor is an
original painted checkerboard design. A painted
white stairwell extends up the right wall with a
nicely-formed railing that continues to form a
railing for the mezzanine walk-way; the railing is
fitted with intricate lattice-shaped balusters.
The back wall is fitted with shelving and drawers.
A set of Thonet style bentwood furniture with
original ebony finish and inset woven
seats,comprising table,two arm chairs and two side
chairs centers the room which is filled with
wonderful choices of candies in glass candy
bottles (one set in an original rack),and other
tin and paper candy boxes. There are childhood
prints on the walls,a cake on the table,tin polka
dot scale,and a tin money box. French bisque head
dolls in original Pierrot and Pierrette costumes
are enjoying the candy. Excellent condition.
Germany,circa 1910.