Vintage Elm Grain Measure - Ca 1930&
Interior Of Vintage Elm Grain Measure - Ca 1930&
Reverse Of Vintage Elm Grain Measure - Ca 1930&
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Vintage Chinese Elm Grain Measure

SKU C1286V6 · Circa 1930, from Shanxi, China
Sale price £95 Inc VAT.
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This iron bound Elm grain measure is over 100 yrs old. Grain measures were used in markets for measuring rice. Today it could cover many practical uses , from wastepaper bin, to plant holder. 

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Dimensions W32 × D32 × H26.5 cm
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This iron bound Elm grain measure is over 100 yrs old.
Grain measures were used in markets for measuring rice.
Today it could cover many practical uses ,
from wastepaper bin, to plant holder. 

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