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British Colonial Teak Wood Display Counter

About the Item

This teak wood display counter was once found in a retail store in Rangoon, Burma. It dates to the early 20th century, c. 1910. During the colonial era, business boomed throughout what was known as the British Raj; India, Burma and modern Pakistan and Bangladesh. Many stores opened in cities and villages selling boxed foreign goods and other valuable manufactured implements. These items were placed in glass-windowed display shelves and cases to protect their contents from insects and dust. This sales counter is quite unusual. It has a glass front and a glass top segment. Solid wood doors on the back were locked to protect the contents. Whatever product was sold from this case, it was fairly small, quite possibly jewelry or medicine. It has a pair of doors to retrieve merchandise through the back. The front features a glass panel so merchandise can be displayed and viewed. Many glass-paned cabinets were used to protect boxed goods and merchandise. The piece is made from solid teak. Teak is naturally resistant to moisture and insects due to the presence of a unique oil. When teak wood encloses a volume of space (like in an armoire or display case) the scent from the oil accumulates in the air and repels insects. To humans the scent is very subtle and fragrant -and much less noticeable than cedar or camphor wood. To moths and termites, however, it is noxious. Today the display cabinet can be used again in a retail setting or to hold a collection. It is possible to add lights, paint the interior shelves or otherwise customize for a specific purpose.

Dimensions:

Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)

Style:

British Colonial (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Teak

Place of Origin:

Myanmar

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: Store_fixture_131stDibs: LU886423720122

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