"Brass/Iron Antique Vanity Bench"

Greetings to all,

I have had this brass/iron, very heavy vanity bench for eight years now. I originally found  sitting near a dumpster in good condition. I said to myself, why would someone throw out such a nice piece. It was so unique and expensive looking that even I refused to utilize it. To me, it looks like it was created many years ago and it is extremely heavy. I have kept it sitting in one of my rooms all this time and was wondering about its value. Just want to know about its history and value (if any). Curious minds, need to know. Thanks a bunch.

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