Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi Province - Ca 1900 Coffee Tables the bronze has developed a

the bronze has developed a beautiful dark patina with subtle variations in colour

Material: Heavy-gauge brass with copper rivets

linen cupboard or statement storage piece

They have always been in very poor condition because of their age with badly damaged paint & missing brass corners

Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi Province - Ca 1900 Coffee Tables the bronze has developed aThis three legged farmer's milking stool from Shanxi province dates to around 1900. Handcrafted in elm, it has a thick, round seat supported by tapered legs joined with simple stretchers for stability. The seat's surface shows the distinctive wear and markings of long term use, while the wood retains a darkened patina from decades of handling. Originally made for use in dairy and mercantile work in rural areas. Stools of this type were valued for