19th Century French buying Market Basket

Antique basket in French braided rattan the "rustic" appeared under Napoleon III.
Of tropical origin rattan was introduced in France in the eighteenth century. Under the second empire, the first black rustic baskets appeared in affluent circles, it was democratized and at the end of the 19th century was used in all circles.
The rustic basket we offer is the small model that served as a handbag or book basket.
Oval shape with its lid that fits together to increase its capacity and its two mobile handles so as not to clutter.

The very old "rustic" basket is in good condition for its age. It lacks the top of the closure to block the lid and some strands of rattan of the decor but the basket is still very solid.

Length 30 cm / 12"
Width 18 cm / 7.1"
Height 20 cm / 8"
Weight 0.4 kg

Very neat shipment in tracked package.
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Information:
All our articles are old
We kindly ask you to take a good look at the photos to see its condition before placing your order.
Do not hesitate to prefer an object that bears the traces buying of its age to copies, unfortunately numerous, from China or elsewhere.