Red Elm Juicer From Jiangsu - Ca 1900 Lamp Niches 187 x 40 x 235

187 x 40 x 235 (wxdxh cms)

this stone millstone has been mounted on an iron stand which transforms it from a functional piece of cultural history to a truly unique decorative accessory

The amulets are silver (not necessarily sterling silver) and are made by the repousse technique

turned corner finials

Red Elm Juicer From Jiangsu - Ca 1900 Lamp Niches 187 x 40 x 235Originally created to juice fruit and vegetables, this stylish and functional antique Chinese juicer is as perfectly useable today as it was when first made and It would also make a unique decorative ornament. Purchased together with a juicer dated to 1894, it dates to the late Qing dynasty circa 1900. These juicers were found across China and this particular piece is made from jumu (red elm southern elm zelkova). The wood suggests it most likely is