• Antique Industrial Wire Clam & Egg Basket with Swing Handle Highway 127 Yard Sale
  • Antique Industrial Wire Clam & Egg Basket with Swing Handle Highway 127 Yard Sale
  • Antique Industrial Wire Clam & Egg Basket with Swing Handle Highway 127 Yard Sale
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Antique Industrial Wire Clam & Egg Basket with Swing Handle

$45.00 USD
$45.00 USD
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Antique Industrial Wire Clam & Egg Basket with Swing Handle

Embrace authentic rustic utility with this genuine antique industrial wire gathering basket. Built to endure decades of farm and coastal labor, this heavy-duty wire basket features a classic spoke-style radial bottom centered around a thick iron structural plate. Constructed from sturdy, heavy-gauge wire ribs looped meticulously over a reinforced thick top rim, it is anchored by a high-clearance arched wire swing handle.
The dark, naturally oxidized metal finish boasts a beautifully rich, time-worn patina with hints of authentic surface rust that cannot be replicated by modern reproductions. Whether you are using it for functional storage or showcasing it as a piece of primitive sculptural folk art, this timeless farm piece brings a strong industrial edge to modern farmhouse, cottage, or coastal home decor.
Product Details
  • Style: Antique Industrial Gathering / Clamming / Clam & Egg Basket
  • Design: Flared ribbing with a spoke-radial base and a full-swing metal wire arched handle
  • Finish: Dark aged iron patina with authentic minor vintage rust/oxidation
  • Dimensions: 11 inches (Height) x 14 inches (Top Diameter) with an 8-inch Handle drop clearance
  • Material: Heavy-gauge welded and looped iron wire
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound with strong, uncompromised wire joints, a smooth swing handle, and no broken ribs. Displays gorgeous, authentic wear and natural coloration from age (review photos for full detail).
Styling & Display Ideas
  • Textile Storage: Roll up cozy throw blankets, vintage linens, or extra bathroom towels to create a textured, visual display.
  • Fireplace Hearth Companion: Fill it up with small chopped logs, birch branches, or kindling next to wood stoves or a stone mantelpiece.
  • Harvest Gathering: Bring it out to the garden or farmer's market to collect fresh apples, pumpkins, or root vegetables just like it was originally intended.


Product Specifications

Dimensions

Height 11 in
Width 14 in
Length 14 in

Weight

Product Weight 3 lb
Shipping Weight 3 lb