Beijing Elm Money Trunk 36 x 29cm The butterfly shaped handles on

The butterfly shaped handles on these lovely little bedside drawers are therefore a nice detail

This unusual cabinet

The double glass panels fitted inside allow either photographs or other keepsakes to be placed inside

Our wooden blanket trunks can be used to store many things

known for their wisdom and courage and ability to ward off evil

Beijing Elm Money Trunk 36 x 29cm The butterfly shaped handles onBeijing, 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.