19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet vintage candlesnuff though it is tightly attached

though it is tightly attached and stable

which is different on both sides

I love that these are in their original box

I love his egg shaped body

which would become the oldest continuously operating independent boarding school in the United States

19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet vintage candlesnuff though it is tightly attachedI've become a big fan of Victorian era wirework such great lines, and casting such great shadows, and I love how present the hand of the maker feels. And the form of this two tiered basket is just terrific I think, right down to those wonderful scrolled feet! I found a very similar piece recently sold at auction, which makes me sure it is late ish 19th c, American. I was thinking it would be THE perfect thing for displaying a beautiful collection of