French Wooden Garden Trug / Gathering Basket

French Wooden Garden Trug / Gathering Basket

An antique French wooden trug or gathering basket, hand-built from thin boards with canted sides and a tall arched carrying handle fixed with old nails. Made to carry vegetables, fruit or flowers in from the garden, the timber worn to a soft grey-gold patina from long use. Nail heads, splits and old repairs throughout show its working life. A characterful piece that works for display, as a storage caddy, or holding plants and dried stems.

Details:

Estimated Origin: France

Period: 19th / early 20th century

Material: Wood, with nailed construction

Condition: Honest condition consistent with age — expect splits, old nail losses, worm holes, chips, staining and general wear throughout. Structurally sound. Sold as a characterful decorative antique — please review all photos as part of the description.

Approximate Measurements: 23.2" long x 13.8" wide x 10.6" high with handle (59 x 35 x 27 cm); 5.9" (15 cm) high without handle