Early-19th Century Well-Fitted Winery with Mezzazine Tasting Area

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28"(71 cm.) w. x 19"h. x 17"d. A sturdily-built wooden room with dove-tailed construction and old "beer" color interior painting,has a railed-mezzanine that is accessed by a wooden 17-step railed staircase,designed for use as the wine tasting area. The floor is painted red and ochre checkerboard pattern,and the walls are covered up to the mezzanine level with faux- wood-grained paper,and above with decorative rich old papers. At the back of the mezzanine are a pair of faux-doors with lithographed paper to simulate paneling. Under the mezzanine is a built-in rack which supports three original wooden brass-strapped kegs; there are three additional wooden kegs including one resting on a wooden wheeled cart. The winery has a metal stove with tin fire-screen and coal hod,five early stoneware jugs,13 early pewter pieces,and various other accessories. A an early tinplate lantern with frosted and red glass hangs at the front. Excellent condition,some rubs to wood on railings. Mid-19th century,a well-laden premises with rare-to-find occupational scene.