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Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket

$1,625
£1,227.96
€1,417.99
CA$2,270.69
A$2,519.52
CHF 1,319.78
MX$30,896.13
NOK 16,787.16
SEK 15,846.36
DKK 10,574.85
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A most impressive antique country French vineyard grape picker's hotte / hod / harvest backpack basket with beautifully aged warm rustic worn patina! Created in Provincial France in the mid-19th century, part of the traditional old world industrial winemaking process, this large wooden basket was once carried on the vineyard workers back and filled as he/she picked grapes off the vines during harvesting. Featuring rustic handmade solid pine slatted construction with forged iron bands and fittings, the leather back straps lost to time, having a sculptural form with tall tapering bow front straight back and rounded sides, in the original red paint finish, dated "1867", with the vineyards logo and "L A" painted in white. Dimensions: (approx) 31.5" High, 19.75" Wide, 9.25" Deep, 17.75lbs Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged patina. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Loss to leather straps. Wear consistent with age and indicative of industrial use, adding to the sophisticated antique character and charm! Today, it makes for a highly decorative and interesting statement piece! Great gift idea for any wine lover, serious collector or Today, it makes for a highly decorative and interesting statement piece! Especially for any wine lover, vintner, accessory enthusiast, or monumental basket collector. Versatile: Use as farmhouse decor, cottage or lodge accent piece, folk art floor sculpture, as a functional storage bin or barrel, fireplace kindling log holder, commercial wine cellar, wine bar, winery or fine dining restaurant decoration, the large freestanding sculptural object with bold color, interesting texture, primitive form, and rich history is sure to become a focal point of any space!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Dated 1867
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged patina. Wear consistent with age and indicative of industrial use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977237694022

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