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Antique 18th-19th Century Chinese Street Vendor’s Bench - $650 (Trabuco Canyon)

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This 18th-19th century (may be earlier) Chinese street vendor’s bench is a prime example of how much effort tradesmen put into their work equipment.
Street vendors were a common sight in ancient China and offered a wide range of services. They had to carry all their equipment and offer seating for some services like haircuts. This little bench could fulfill all these purposes and more. The widely splayed legs house four drawers with brass handles at the front. Tools could be easily stored inside. The seat at the top is beautifully decorated with brass mounts; the larger ones with ruyi ornaments and the smaller ones as butterflies. The central brass plate has a slot; this could be used like a piggy bank for customers to put money for payment and the money would end up in the top drawer.
This little vendor’s bench was fashioned with beautiful details and reflected the pride of the owner.
Excellent condition!
The legs are a little uneven from wood shrinkage over the many, many years and bench wobbles a bit. A simple felt pad placed on the bottom of one of the legs would make it sit nice and even.

I found an old Chinese cash coin wedged at the bottom on the inside of this when cleaning it one day. Coin will be included. I would love to have a viewer tell me how old or the dynasty showing on the face of this particular coin so that I could add it to this description. Looks like a late 1700s- early 1800s coin, but I am not sure. It is in excellent condition from being protected inside the bench for 150 + years
Has a 20+ year old purchase receipt included where it was listed for $750.00 and sold with a discount.

Please view photos to better describe and determine condition for yourself.

See my other great items and asian antiques listed.

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