Vintage 1900 French Walnut Gathering Basket Salt & Pepper the Match Pewter Umbrella Stand

the Match Pewter Umbrella Stand is the largest piece of pewter in the MATCH pewter collection

everyday pure linen napkin is particularly handsome

this pure linen handmade collection features a shimmering jacquard border of artichoke leaves

everyday objects

The scene is brightly colored with a fox buried in the sand

Vintage 1900 French Walnut Gathering Basket Salt & Pepper the Match Pewter Umbrella StandAn oval French medium sized gathering basket with a century plus history shaped by hand from wooden slats and fitted with a handle that settles comfortably in the crook of the arm. This style of basket served many purposes across rural France. It was carried inland during the walnut harvest and used along the coast for oysters and small seaside provisions. The simple construction and honest materials reflect the working life of the period.