Description: Antique turn of the century oak ribbon country mercantile counter cabinet display cabinet. This item was purchased from a collector of late 1800's antiques and was manufactured in St. Louis Missouri by Excelsior Case Works in the 1890s. It was used to store spools of ribbons, and today people use these cabinets for display of rolling pins, ribbons, wine bottoms, you name it. This one is a larger square cabinet and will make a significant statement for featuring your loved items. • measures approx 25.75” at widest (base) x 22.75” deep x 36” high • oak with original finish • freestanding opening on both sides • base and top moldings are beveled • formerly used in a counter top store display • 8 compartments with cradle like attachments which formerly displayed ribbon spools on a store counter • all compartments function well roll and drop forward and fold back in place The case has 3 vertical glass panels on each side and glass doors on the front and back, one glass has a break (pictured); has 20 total spindled racks for displaying ribbon spools. In original antique condition, not refinished. At some point it looks like someone painted the cradles gold, each cradle is approx 22” long • metal label Made by A George E. Allison 313 N. Main St, St. Louis, MO, he was the proprietor Excelsior Case Works 1890s. Easy local pickup from Washington, DC near the zoo. I am happy to work with the shipper of your choice. In the Mid-Atlantic delivery may be available for an additional fee minimum of $200.
Price: 2400 USD
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
End Time: 2024-12-01T13:50:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Source Unknown
Condition: Used, one pane of glass broken on side.
Color: Brown
