A large WW2 era 1940s vintage heavy duty pine shop display unit

A well constructed 1940s WW2 era English heavy duty pine hardware shop display unit.

Constructed in thick pine, consisting of four fixed shelves each increasing in height and depth.  The result is a wonderful vintage stand alone storage unit with shallow top and a deep base. 

The makers stamp to the side reads: C.W.S. Ltd/41. This stands for the Co-operative Wholesale Society. The ’41’ referencing the year of construction being 1941.

This was the former name of the Co-op, which originally developed from the merger of wholesale societies and independent retail companies in Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1860s. All retail shop fittings and items produced for use by the military would have been stamped with the initials C.W.S Ltd.

Along with the painted maker’s stamp where is also a royal cypher branded mark for King George VI.

The unit is found in untouched condition, with the original green painted finish to the front, this suggests the unit was originally placed in an alcove or next to other similar units.

The simple utilitarian aesthetic is particularly pleasing and would allow use in various interiors. It’s size and layout make it ideal for use as kitchen storage. 

Given the thick timber and heavy duty construction the unit is perfect to house heavy items.

Dimensions:-

Height - 176cm 

Width - 91.5cm

Depth - 68.8cm

Shelf width - 87.5cm

Top shelf depth - 41.3cm

Top shelf height - 22cm

Shelf 2 depth - 49cm

Shelf 2 height - 27.2cm

Shelf 3 depth - 56.5cm

Shelf 3 height - 30cm

Shelf 4 depth - 66.5cm

Shelf 4 height - 34.7cm

Base interior display space:-

Depth - 67cm

Height - 42.2cm

Structurally sound and ready to use.

Age related wear and tear.

Original painted surface worn as would expected.

Back boards with losses and some delamination. 

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