Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Salt Shakers A gorgeous hand embroidered Nantucket

A gorgeous hand embroidered Nantucket style basket filled with the island's classic endless summer blue hydrangeas set of four class cotton and linen dinner napkins

Equally suited to serving cool water at table or standing as an object of beauty on a shelf

An unscented paraffin candle featuring rose and strawberry leaf botanicals

An heirloom quality hand knit baby alpaca wool baby bonnet featuring double pompoms

Line with tea lights and fresh herbs for a rustic tablescape indoors or out

Vintage 1900 Walnut Picking Basket Salt Shakers A gorgeous hand embroidered NantucketThe simple wooden slats and a sturdy arched handle of this century old basket has a practical form that was used along the shore for gathering mussels and oysters and inland for harvesting walnuts. The open slatted construction kept the load ventilated while the curved handle allowed for long days of carrying. Its straightforward structure and timeworn surface reflect everyday work from both coastal and rural settings.