Late 19th Century Mercantile Countertop Wooden Spool Cabinet bart cart West Germany

West Germany

Circus advertisement mounted on canvas

Long barred tail feathers extend in a natural curve

with a low backrest parallel with the rolled arms

Massive cardstock promo sign

Late 19th Century Mercantile Countertop Wooden Spool Cabinet bart cart West GermanyFour drawer oak spool cabinet with reverse painted glass advertising inserts reading "GEORGE A. CLARK SOLE AGENT COTTON SPOOL." These countertop cabinets were supplied to general stores and dry goods merchants to both store and display spools of Clark's thread while advertising the brand to customers. The case is constructed of solid oak with paneled sides and dentil molding across the top edge. Each drawer features dovetail joinery, original