Antique French Log Basket

£195.00

Superb Antique French Grape Harvesting Basket, made from woven wicker with two handles, these baskets have wonderful patina to the wicker with original paint colour, distinguishing the Vineyard. Place of origin France, Circa 1900.

Know as 'paniers mannequin' in France, these large wicker baskets were used for collecting the grapes from the vines and then carried back to the press.  Due to the size of these and the weight of grapes that they would have held, they are very well made. Fabulous character and patina perfect as a log basket. 

Height 68cm

Width 50cm

Depth 50cm

 

As a genuine antique/vintage product there is wear and use commensurate with age.  Some wooden products may have signs of historic woodworm. As a precaution we apply a clear triple action woodworm treatment that also kills wet rot, dry rot and woodworm. Please look at all the images carefully and ask any questions pre purchase as we do not unfortunately offer refunds due to the size and shipping costs of our antiques/items.  All our items are available on line at Search & Rescued and other online stores.