Beijing Elm Money Trunk Bracelet greens and reds

greens and reds

Once used to carry water

Useful today for flower displays

They are made from pine and are old but have been restored and repainted with traditional designs

The vintage fabric is carefully cut and stitched by hand

Beijing Elm Money Trunk Bracelet greens and redsBeijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely grain. The chest would have been used for holding money and valuables, the two top lidded sections being secured using the heavy brass hardware. The small central doors open out to the main space inside and there is a removable post between them. The hardware is original.