Antique Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket | Indigo Antiques
Antique Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket | Indigo Antiques
Handle Detail From Antique Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket | Indigo Antiques
Interior Of Antique Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket | Indigo Antiques
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Old Pine Chinese Farmers Basket

SKU C2304 · Circa 1900, from China
Sale price £145 Inc VAT.
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These old Chinese wooden vegetable baskets were used by farmers for taking their goods to the market to sell, and for measuring rice. They would also be used by farmers for moving goods around on the farm. This one is constructed from elm wood and is originally from the early 1900's. It has developed a wonderful patina over the years.

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Dimensions W40 × D37 × H55 cm
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These old Chinese wooden vegetable baskets were used by farmers for taking their goods to the market to sell, and for measuring rice. They would also be used by farmers for moving goods around on the farm. This one is constructed from elm wood and is originally from the early 1900's. It has developed a wonderful patina over the years.

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