American Oak Mercantile Store Display Cabinet Bowed Glass CA 1880's Refinished

Description

WHAT YOU ARE BUYING
Vintage Tiger Oak American Mercantile Store Display Cabinet Bowed Glass CA 1880's Refinished LA Area
We are proud to offer an extremely nice estate furniture.  It is simple, elegant, and classic all rolled into one.  It is a perfect estate piece to gift or wonderful to start or add to your collection.
DESCRIPTION
Beautiful quarter sawn oak (1/4  or tiger oak) store cabinet.   This is a particularly unusual item.  The number of stores in the country was much fewer in comparison to the number of homes or even churches.  It has display area with bowed glass and adjustable shelves, a slide out flat surface, and drawers for storage.  The sides are serpentine sides which was rare and expensive.
The quality of the workmanship as well as the unique design indicates that it was probably for a higher end shop.  Perhaps it was less of a country item but more of a specialized city clothing store.
The joinery of the drawers are a series of dowels.   Our experience over decades has shown that this is more durable than even the more common dovetails.  However, doing this type of joinery during production was very labor intensive.  So, you only tend to find it done this way for a short time (during the 1880's.)  Therefore, it is relatively easy to date this item.
It is an extremely versatile piece of furniture which is extremely beautiful and very well made.
This is an original piece not a later reproduction.
Check out our
other items
!
CONDITION
It has been previously restored including regluing and refinishing.  It was refinished inside and out.  If there was any other damage, it was professionally repaired.  The wear is normal and appropriate to an item of this age.
See the photos for further details and feel free to email me with any questions prior to bidding. There are reflections in the photographs.  The photos are considered part of the description so please click on each to enlarge for a better look.  If you would like to view this item at the warehouse prior to purchasing, please contact us for an appointment.  Sold as is. Don’t miss out on this really wonderful item!!
DIMENSIONS
Height  is about 63 5/8  inch.  Width is about 37 3/4 inch.  Depth is about 16 inch.
PAYMENT
The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item.
We require payment within 3 days of your purchase.  Otherwise, we reserve the right to re-list the item for sale
.
SALES TAX
California residents please add 9.5%
. Customers in states requiring internet sales tax will be charged appropriately.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
Sorry no shipping, local pickup only.  It is located in the Los Angeles Area.  Specifically in Bellflower near the 91 and 605 freeways.  Delivery available within a local area.  Item must be picked up within 60 days.  After 60 days there is a storage fee of per day.   Please contact us for more information.
Freight shipping would have to be arranged by you as the customer.
We will meet the shipper of your choosing.
TERMS OF SALE
We try to describe all our items very accurately. Returns will ONLY be accepted if an item has been grossly misdescribed. You must contact us within 24 hours of receiving item to get our approval for return. Refund will be for COST OF ITEM ONLY and not shipping cost. Item must be returned in the same condition it was when it left me, before your money will be refunded. Buyer is responsible for shipping and insurance for returned item.
CONTACT US
Please ask any questions you have by messaging us through Ebay BEFORE bidding or call us during business hours PST 562 328-3886.  We will be happy to reply as quickly as we can.