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What is a creel used for?
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A creel is a wicker basket. Its primary use was once to carry around fish and peat, but today, it can refer to a trap to catch crustaceans such as lobster or crabs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Duckweed Green Creel
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native center opening creel made of split willow. We assume sold to a fisherman, he painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Vintage Victorian Wicker Fishing Creel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Vintage Victorian Wicker fishing creel
An attractive age darkened wicker square Fishing Creel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Vintage split willow Adirondack creel, 1910-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage Adirondack hand woven fishing creel in split willow with a windowed and hinged cover. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Victorian Wicker Fisherman's Basket Creel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A vintage Victorian wicker fishing creel
An attractive age darkened wicker square fishing creel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wicker
Antique British Hong Kong Wicker & Leather Fishing Creel or Basket with Straps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique fishing creel or basket is unsigned with respect to the maker, but originated
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vintage Victorian Oval Wicker Fishing Creel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Vintage Victorian Oval Wicker Fishing Creel
An attractive wicker basket Fishing Creel, the
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wicker
