Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Hand Forged Hello blue stoneware

Hello blue stoneware

This angler's delight maps out the world's best fly fishing locations

or cocktails perfectly chilled without dilution

Handmade on a letterpress

The liner is fixed in place

Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Hand Forged Hello blue stonewareThe 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.