Name: Old Chinese Market Trug - Ca 1900
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: C2385V1
Price: 125.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Antique Chinese Wooden Market Trug With Central Handle And Rustic Patina

Handle Detail From Antique Chinese Wooden Market Trug With Central Handle And Rustic Patina

Interior of Antique Chinese Wooden Market Trug With Central Handle And Rustic Patina

SKU: C2385V1 Circa 1900, from Shanxi, China

£125 ^{Inc Tax.}

Dimensions:: W36 x D36 x H23 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK
: £7.50 (2-5 days)

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This sturdy and well-used Chinese market trug dates to around 1900 and embodies the practical ingenuity of rural life. Handcrafted from solid elm, its simple rectangular form is reinforced with traditional joinery, while the central carry handle allows for easy transport of goods. The softly worn surfaces, tool marks, and deep, rich patina tell the story of decades of honest use in markets and farms.

Originally used for carrying produce, grains, and other daily goods, trugs like this were an essential part of agricultural and trading life. Today, it offers both functionality and rustic charm—ideal for use as storage for logs, magazines, or textiles, or simply as a decorative piece that brings warmth and authenticity to an interior.

Origin: China
Date: Circa 1900
Material: Elm
Features: Handcrafted construction, central carry handle, pegged corner joints, rectangular form
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and a well-developed patina consistent with long-term use
Dimensions: W36 x D36 x H23 cm