Lot 329

Chinese Copper & Brass Vendor Noodle Carrier

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Chinese Copper & Brass Vendor Noodle Carrier

Starting Bid: $5

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
June 29, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

This object is a portable multi-compartment carrier, identified by market consensus as a Chinese street vendor noodle cart or box, likely dating to the early 20th century. The piece is hand-fabricated from sheet copper with brass components used for hinges, decorative accents, and internal surfaces. The main body is of an elongated octagonal form topped with a rigid overhead carrying handle. It features multiple storage and display levels: a hinged lidded compartment at the top, a central two-tier display section enclosed by glass panes with an internal metal shelf, a main central cabinet accessed by two hinged doors with pierced lucky coin decorative motifs, and a lower base compartment with a hinged access flap. Attached to the exterior are two cylindrical canisters on one side and a rectangular brass oil lantern with glass panels and a small internal burner on the other. The construction displays hand-soldering and riveting throughout.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500