VTG ANTIQUE JOHNS MANVILLE CHILD'S STANDING WOOD BLACKBOARD ABACUS FOLDING EASEL

Description

Offered for auction a "VINTAGE / ANTIQUE JOHNS MANVILLE CHILD'S STANDING DARK WOOD FOLDING BLACKBOARD EASEL W/ WOOD BEAD ABACUS".  This aged wood blackboard is handmade and has remnants of the manufacturer's paper label affixed to the top front rail.  "THE JOHNS MANVILLE BLACKBOARD".  There are (2) attached metal rods, with the top rod holding (10) abacus beads and the bottom (11) beads.  This board is in good pre-owned, used condition with some scrapes, scratches, chips, splits and normal wear consistent with age.  It has a metal link chain attached to extend when used and fold to conveniently store away when necessary (photo 6).  The dimensions: Height folded...40", Height extended...37", Width...17", Depth at bottom extended...22 3/4", Depth folded...1 1/4".  The chalkboard measures...14" X 11 1/2".  Overall, gentle usage is advised.
This blackboard combines the practical (limited abacus), with the ability to express creative thought (chalkboard), for a young child.
The dolls are for staging only and not offered in this listing.  This Blackboard is offered "as is", with no returns or refunds.
Anecdotal discourse:
(Photo 1) Sister-girl says to cousin Janie-Girl: "I told Brother-Boy that his addition was incorrect and advised him to use the Abacus to get the correct answer...2 + 2 = 4 not 5".
(Photo 2) Cousin Janie-Girl's response to Sister-Girl: "He told me that the Abacus is void of (dialectic esoteric numeration)...WHAT IS THAT?".
(Photo 3) Brother-Boy interrupts them both and says:  "Put the case...Sister-Girl already has (2) closed boxes and I give her (2) more closed boxes.  Now she has a total of (5) boxes.  What I didn't disclose, says Brother-Boy, is that one of the boxes that I gave her has another box inside, therefore, in this case...2 + 2 = 5. LOL
Biblical Admonition: "
Every way of man is right in his own eyes, but The Lord ponders the heart". Proverbs:21:2 (Old Testament Bible).
The winning bidder to pay .08 shipping and handling to the east coast (insurance, tracking and signature confirmation included).  Shipping to destinations closer to California might cost less.  NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING.  Item will be carefully packed within (5) business days of receipt of payment, then shipped by UPS Ground shipping.  Serious bidders may contact me for a shipping quote prior to placing bids.  FREE LOCAL PICK-UP is also welcomed.  Interested bidders with less than (5) positive feedback rating advised to contact me before bidding.  Bidders with (0) feedback not permitted to bid on this listing and bids will be cancelled.  Buyer may pay by Paypal only due upon purchase.  Thanks for viewing and for your consideration.