Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Hand Forged A small delight for the

A small delight for the bedside

or cocktails perfectly chilled without dilution

Handmade on a letterpress

or green salad will look fresh from the garden in this cabbage leaf bowl

Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Hand Forged A small delight for theThe simple wooden slats and a sturdy arched handle of this century old basket has a practical form that was used along the shore for gathering mussels and oysters and inland for harvesting walnuts. The open slatted construction kept the load ventilated while the curved handle allowed for long days of carrying. Its straightforward structure and timeworn surface reflect everyday work from both coastal and rural settings.