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Long-form general store counter featuring a hand-applied zinc work surface over a painted wooden base with paneled front. The top …
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Long-form general store counter featuring a hand-applied zinc work surface over a painted wooden base with paneled front. The top shows a soft, mottled patina typical of aged zinc, with visible seams and fastening points along the edge where the sheet has been wrapped and secured. Below, the casework is built in a straightforward, work-first manner-wide plank construction with a central support and open shelving to the rear, designed for daily use rather than display. The front panel carries a beveled inset with simple geometric molding, all coated in a heavily worn green paint that presents a distinctly chippy, timeworn surface across the entirety.
From the working side, the interior reveals utilitarian framing, exposed joinery, and a single lower shelf spanning the right bay, offering storage for goods or tools. The ends are slightly angled, giving the piece a subtle trapezoidal footprint common to shop counters meant to guide customer flow. The zinc top would have served as a durable, easy-clean surface for transactions, food prep, or weighing goods.
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- Dimensions
- 92ʺW × 31ʺD × 37ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Zinc
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Mint
- Condition Notes
- Shows heavy, consistent wear throughout including pronounced chippy paint with full-surface craquelure to the base, edge wear and losses to … moreShows heavy, consistent wear throughout including pronounced chippy paint with full-surface craquelure to the base, edge wear and losses to corners, oxidation and staining to the zinc top, and visible age-related separation and wear to the wood structure. Retains a strong, stable presence with honest, time-earned character. less
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