1890-1900 Antique Solid Pine Vintage Store Display Counter

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Antique pine store display counters from the 1890s are rare items, typically found through specialist antique dealers or auctions. Many … Read more Antique pine store display counters from the 1890s are rare items, typically found through specialist antique dealers or auctions. Many pieces were created for specific trades, such as dairies or haberdasheries, and will show signs of heavy use, which collectors refer to as patina. The style is broadly Victorian, but design variations can be French, American, or English.
Late 1800s Pine Haberdashery Shop Counter This counter features multiple cubbies for storage or display.
Construction: Authentic antique counters have telltale signs of handcrafted construction, such as peg joints or chunky dovetails. Unlike uniform, machine-made joints, these are often slightly uneven.
Wear: Look for signs of use, such as water stains, dents, scratches, Original pieces will rarely be pristine and often have some dirt or marks consistent with their age. See less