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Purchased during September 2012

SHOPPING BASKETS

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Number One

Vintage 1970's Wicker / Cane Shopping Basket with Hoop Handles

A retro vintage wicker shopping basket
It features hoop handles with wound plastic
The base is masonite and the sides are wicker / cane
Cosmetically it is very good with no breaks to the plastic and the handles are sturdy
A nice retro piece in great order
It measures 18.5 inches (47cm) deep from base to the top of the handle and 11.8 inches (30cm) deep
from the base to the rim and is 17 inches (43cm) long and 7.8 inches (20cm) wide
Location ... Bendigo Victoria Australia
Cost ... $19.95 + $15.90 postage = $35.85

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Number Two

Vintage 1950's Wicker Shopping Basket

This is a fabulous vintage wicker shopping basket that dates to the early 1950's
The basket has a traditional shape with an overhead handle which has a dark green and white plastic coating
There are two green borders and a dark red border running around the basket
It is also deep and would be suitable as a picnic basket
The basket is used but in great condition with no real damage and only gentle signs of wear
The plastic coating is fully intact
It measures 15 inches (38cm) deep from base to the top of the handle and 10.6 inches (27cm) deep
from the base to the rim and is 13.6 inches (35cm) long and 6 inches (16cm) wide
Location ... Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire United Kingdom
Cost ... GBP14.99 + GBP8.99 postage = GBP23.98 = AUD$38.39

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