Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Champagne Buckets this jacquard woven pillow features

this jacquard woven pillow features a Bernese Mountain Dog

this willow basket is destined to be an heirloom treasure

Stir and sauté with ease with this hand forged carbon steel

and blackbird on a bed of fern and oak leaves

Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Champagne Buckets this jacquard woven pillow featuresThe 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.