{"product_id":"antique-eastern-ontario-mercantile-counter-original-painted-finish","title":"Antique Eastern Ontario Mercantile Counter – Original Painted Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable antique mercantile counter from a small Eastern Ontario town, retaining its original painted finish, beautifully worn wooden countertop and substantial timber construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring over 13 feet in length, this impressive counter features a long panelled front with restrained moulding, a soft grey painted finish and a richly patinated wooden top. Generations of use have left their mark on the surface, creating a wonderful contrast between the dark wood and the lighter painted base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe working side reveals the counter's practical origins, with open storage compartments, exposed timber supports and a full-length lower shelf. One end is enclosed, while the opposite end remains open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts straightforward construction and generous proportions make it particularly appealing for adaptive reuse. Consider it as a substantial kitchen island, a retail or gallery counter, a restaurant service station or a distinctive feature in a hospitality setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe counter remains in very nice overall antique condition, with age-appropriate wear, marks, paint loss and evidence of its working life. A section of trim is missing from the enclosed end, as shown in the photographs. The piece is offered in its existing condition, retaining the character of its original surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional piece of Eastern Ontario mercantile furniture, equally at home in a contemporary architectural setting or a thoughtfully restored historic interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 158.5\" (13' 2.5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 33.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Eastern Ontario, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Antique; exact age undetermined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal grey painted finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatinated wooden countertop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecessed panelled front with moulded detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen working side with timber supports and lower storage shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne enclosed end and one open end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal wear, surface marks and areas of loss consistent with age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing trim section on enclosed end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered as found\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the substantial size of this counter, please contact us for a shipping or delivery quotation prior to purchase. Professional transportation arrangements can be discussed for destinations within Canada and the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salvage-Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54574723662107,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2711\/3506\/files\/antique-mercantile-counter-eastern-ontario-hero-salvage-garden.jpg?v=1794283986","url":"https:\/\/salvagegarden.ca\/products\/antique-eastern-ontario-mercantile-counter-original-painted-finish","provider":"Salvage-Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}