Lot 299: A medium rectangular woven willow picnic hamper

A traditional rectangular wicker hamper of woven willow construction. The hamper features a hinged lid and a single black leather fastening strap with a metal buckle. The piece displays a sturdy, wide-weave design typical of traditional British picnic or storage hampers. The construction uses natural willow canes with a characteristic horizontal weave. While visually similar to examples provided by high-end retailers, no maker’s marks or branding are visible on the exterior or interior of the basket.