Antique Oak Display Case

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This item is an antique oak display case, often referred to as a country store showcase or a barrister-style display section.These cases were commonly used in the early 20th century for retail displays in general stores or as part of a modular "stacking" furniture system, such as those made by the Globe Wernicke or Macey companies. This specific piece features a glass front and top, designed for viewing items from multiple angles, and is mounted on a tall wooden base with tapered legs. [1, 2]Key CharacteristicsMaterial: Typically crafted from quarter-sawn oak (also known as tiger oak), prized for its prominent grain patterns.Function: Many of these units were designed as part of a barrister (lawyer's) sectional system, where multiple glass-fronted cases could be stacked to create a larger cabinet.Era: These were most popular from the late Victorian era through the 1920s 19 in tall x 75 in wide x 20 in deep

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Antique Oak Display Case

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