{"product_id":"antique-mercantile-glass-display-cabinet-with-marble-kick-plate-c-early-1900s","title":"Antique Mercantile Glass Display Cabinet with Marble Kick Plate | c. Early 1900s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable survivor from the golden age of brick-and-mortar retail, this early 20th century mercantile display cabinet offers the craftsmanship, scale, and presence rarely found in modern fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e100 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cabinet was clearly designed for a substantial commercial setting. The combination of hardwood construction, expansive glass display surfaces, and a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eblack marble base trim \/ kick plate\u003c\/strong\u003e suggests a higher-end retail environment — possibly a jeweller, haberdashery, pharmacy, department store, or specialty retailer where presentation mattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet features glass on three sides with a full glass top, creating a generous display area ideal for showcasing collections, retail goods, textiles, artifacts, or decorative objects. Rear sliding access doors allow the cabinet to remain functional as originally intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marble detail is particularly noteworthy. While many surviving general store counters were built with simple wood bases, the addition of stone trim reflects a more refined commercial installation and gives the piece a sophisticated architectural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece remains in \u003cstrong\u003eas-found antique condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with the character earned from decades of use. The glass is complete, however one end panel has a significant crack. The top glass shows heavy surface wear, scratches, and evidence of years of daily service. Wood surfaces retain an aged patina with expected wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetail display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestaurant or hospitality interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGallery presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen or living space installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural focal point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true statement piece with the quiet authority that only original fixtures acquire over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100\" L x 40\" H x 21\" Deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique condition. Structurally sound. Original glass present with one cracked end panel. Top glass shows considerable wear from historic commercial use. Wear, marks, and finish variation consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salvage-Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52275622871323,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2711\/3506\/files\/GlassRetailCounter2.jpg?v=1780175884","url":"https:\/\/salvagegarden.ca\/products\/antique-mercantile-glass-display-cabinet-with-marble-kick-plate-c-early-1900s","provider":"Salvage-Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}