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c.1920s Coracle Picnic Hamper in Remarkable Condition

Lot Number: 345

c.1920s Coracle Picnic Hamper in Remarkable Condition

Six-person basket which is almost complete, even coming with its canvas dust cover. Included are luxuries like porcelain cups, saucers and plates, glass jars, wicker covered bottles, sterling-silver forks and spoons and stainless flasks.

  • Sold for: £2,640

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at 4.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

SUMMARY

Six-person basket which is almost complete, even coming with its canvas dust cover. Included are luxuries like porcelain cups, saucers and plates, glass jars, wicker covered bottles, sterling-silver forks and spoons and stainless flasks.

DESCRIPTION

A true survivor from nearly a century ago, the vendor purchased the hamper from Melbourne, Australia, and had it shipped back to the UK. Re-live the days before the frenetic world of drive-through fast food restaurants and petrol forecourt sandwiches and enjoy a civilised, relaxing picnic on your journey.

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Nigel.

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