Circa 1900 Handmade Wicker Egg Basket with Mesh Base
Circa 1900 Handmade Wicker Egg Basket with Mesh Base
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A charming handmade wicker egg basket dating from circa 1900, with a beautifully woven body and an unusual mesh base. Practical, tactile, and full of rustic character, it is an evocative survival from a period when baskets of this kind were essential tools of country-house, farm, and market life.
The basket is skilfully formed from natural wicker, its openwork weave creating a light but durable structure. The mesh base allowed air to circulate around the eggs while helping to keep them secure and visible, making it well suited to collecting, carrying, and storing produce. Its handmade construction gives the piece a pleasing irregularity and individuality, with the warm tones and patina of the natural material adding to its appeal.
Now highly decorative as well as functional, this basket would make a lovely addition to a country kitchen, pantry, garden room, or farmhouse-inspired interior. It could be used to display fresh eggs or seasonal produce, or simply enjoyed as an authentic piece of early 20th-century rural design.
A delightful and practical example of traditional basketry, offering texture, history, and enduring decorative charm.
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