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Antique Chippy Zinc-Top General Store Counter

$7,500
£5,670.69
€6,639.17
CA$10,670.64
A$10,853.99
CHF 6,229.08
MX$130,477.67
NOK 72,662
SEK 73,346.04
DKK 49,633.81

About the Item

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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 92 in (233.68 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Shows 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 struc.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 204651stDibs: LU10033250159762

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