Spring Bench From Shanxi Province - Ca 100 Yrs Old Indo Dutch 77:1-1983) and is published in

77:1-1983) and is published in Chinese Furniture

They're used to shave slivers from the areca (betel) nut which was then mixed with spices and wrapped in betel leaves to make paan

Features: Iron-bound construction

100 x 3 x 181 (wxdxh cms)

consistent with age

Spring Bench From Shanxi Province - Ca 100 Yrs Old Indo Dutch 77:1-1983) and is published inKnown as spring benches, these pretty Chinese benches used to be seen outside shops and small restaurants in China and are used by both staff and customers to enjoy the fresh air. Constructed from elm, this one is from Shanxi Province. It is carved with a beautiful cloud motif and dates to approximately 1900. Please note that the legs of all these benches are splayed. 120 x 21 x 50 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More