Rare 1970's Ohio Africana Bisque Colors Art Brush Store Display Cabinet 175 Pcs

RARE 1970s AFRICANA BISQUE CO. ORIGINAL STORE DISPLAY - BATAVIA, OHIO This extraordinary vintage collection came directly from the original Africana Bisque Co. Business located on State Route 131 in Batavia, Ohio. The original metal retail cabinet retains its authentic Africana Bisque Colors advertising, decorative graphics, original brush compartments, and vintage pricing labels. Included are approximately 174 vintage paintbrushes, ceramic carving tools, sculpting implements, chisels, files, and specialty tools.

A rare opportunity to own a surviving piece of Ohio ceramic industry and retail history! A remarkable piece of Ohio arts-and-crafts history! This unique collection represents an era when ceramic painting and pottery studios were popular gathering places for artists and hobbyists.

What's Included 175 total pieces, including the metal display cabinet Several vintage tools still in unopened packaging Additional Kemper-branded specialty tools Approximately 90% of the brushes and tools are marked AFRICANA USA, while others bear the Kemper name. Original Metal Display Cabinet Approximate Dimensions: Width: 18 inches Height: 16 inches Depth: 7 inches The vintage metal cabinet retains its original yellow finish and shows authentic signs of age, including scratches, paint wear, and areas of surface rust. Many tools show normal signs of age and previous use. Several carving and drilling tools remain in packaging that appears unopened. The cabinet has age-related wear and patina consistent with its history. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the item description.

This is more than a collection of art supplies-it's a surviving piece of vintage American ceramic studio and retail history! Please feel free to ask any questions.