19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet little wooden boot there is a bit of

there is a bit of darkening to the white mat and one could easily re-mat and/or reframe it

below the heart-flower stalks on the little one

and I have great admiration for the creativity of its maker

I have lots of love for the person who created this whimsical construction--no small effort

which doesn't really seem like a fold mark

19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet little wooden boot there is a bit ofI'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