PAIR OF 19TH C WIRE WORK BASKETS

A Pair of 19th century Baskets in Wire WorkThe bodies with oval and sweeping wires rising to the outward swept spire topsThe bodies tapering inward and downward to be gathered by a band of finely interwoven wirework enclosed by wire ropingThe bodies raised up on the inverted form of the baskets being oval and sweeping wires finished with pointed toesThe baskets holding lift out tin linersHeight 8 inches 205cmWidth 16 12 inches 42cmDepth 15 12 inches 37cmCirca 1870