Rare monumental Sherer-Gillett Co. general store countertop - used for the merchandising and storage of seeds, grains, and other items bought in bulk. Solid oak construction, with (23) drawers of varying sizes, each with a corresponding display front that can be removed and filled with a sample of the drawer's contents. Brass plaque reads The Sherer Counter; Sherer-Gillett Co., Chicago; with latest patent date 1911. Dimensions: H 34" x W 142.75" x D 29" Condition: Missing one drawer. Otherwise showing normal antique wear, including patina, scuffs, marks, small chips and losses to edges and drawer fronts consistent with age and use. *Important Note: This item must be picked up from our Bridgeport annex.

All the items in this auction remain at our gallery location in Norwalk, CT for pickup. Preview is by appointment, Monday-Friday, 9:30-4:30. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Tuesday, Wednesday December 1st- Friday, December 10th, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.