Antique Wicker Fishing Creel with Leather Strap

This wicker fishing creel used by fishermen to keep their catch cool and fresh is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. With a tapered pot-bellied style and a hinged lid, the basket features a small rectangular "fish hole" used to slide a catch inside without opening the entire basket.

Details

approx. 21.5" L x 21.5" W x 9" H with 2" H handle

Woven splints

Swing handle

19th-20th-century USA

Please note that vintage items will embrace unique variations and imperfections such as chips, dirt, water damage and general wear.