{"product_id":"massive-antique-mercantile-display-cabinet","title":"Massive Antique Mercantile Display Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonumental solid wood mercantile display cabinet featuring a full-width counter-balanced lift-front glass door, a design commonly employed in pharmacies, general stores, dry goods establishments, and other retail environments requiring protected display space with convenient customer access. The upper display section is enclosed by a single continuous pane of glass that raises vertically with the assistance of an internal weight-and-pulley mechanism concealed within the case. The substantial lower section incorporates six dovetailed drawers flanking a pair of sliding cabinet doors, providing storage for inventory, supplies, or merchandising materials. A projecting work surface, molded cornice, paneled construction, and richly figured wood veneer contribute to the cabinet's impressive commercial presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCounter-balanced display cases of this type were designed to maximize visibility while allowing clerks quick access to merchandise without the need for hinged doors that projected into busy retail spaces. The surviving pulley and weight system remains a notable feature and demonstrates the ingenuity of early twentieth-century store fixture design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate wear consistent with age and long-term commercial use including scattered scratches, scuffs, finish wear, edge losses, minor veneer imperfections, and small chips throughout. Interior display surfaces show expected wear from use. Counterweight mechanism remains present within the case. Overall presents well and retains strong visual appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n103\" W x 32\" D x 95\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nSix Drawers: 21\" W x 23\" D x 6\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nBottom Interior Shelves: 43\" W x 25\" D x 10\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nBottom Section: 30\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nUpper Display Section: 65\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nGlass Door Travel (Fully Raised): Additional 45\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 106254 - 042523\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 060926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179244253227,"sku":"106254","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/844af9a2-133e-55fa-a18f-df017e6341b2.jpg?v=1781039250","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/massive-antique-mercantile-display-cabinet","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}