Blue Cast Iron Outdoor Bench - Ca 1940 Cotton They introduce slight movement and

They introduce slight movement and occasional sound

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Painted in rich mineral pigments against a deep black ground

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Similar styles exist from Tianjin

Blue Cast Iron Outdoor Bench - Ca 1940 Cotton They introduce slight movement andThis cast iron and wooden bench is an Early 20th century Indian copy of an English style bench from the 19th Century. The dense cast iron ends would have been used as ballast on returning trade ships. It is the perfect counterpoint or companion to modern garden furniture. Already showing hallmarks of a lifetime of utility, this hefty bench promises to continue doing so for many years to come.