Antique Chicken Wire Egg Basket w/ 16 Blown Glass Nest Eggs View Watchlist >
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Lot # F266
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Antique Chicken Wire Egg Basket w/ 16 Blown Glass Nest Eggs
This antique chicken wire egg basket, crafted in the charming form of a nesting hen, brings authentic rural Americana straight to your hands. Paired with sixteen blown glass nest eggs—each approximately 2.5" long—this piece beautifully blends utilitarian history with decorative charm.
Dating from the 1890s to early 1900s, the basket was originally used for collecting and storing eggs, with open wirework allowing for ventilation and visibility. The accompanying glass eggs, once placed in nesting boxes to encourage hens to lay, are hand-blown and show no chips or cracks—a remarkable survivor set from a bygone era.
With its timeworn patina, aged oxidation, and gently rustic silhouette, this basket makes a stunning statement in farmhouse kitchens, primitive collections, or as an eye-catching display item.
Condition:
Good antique condition. Wire shows age-appropriate oxidation. All 16 hand-blown glass eggs are intact with no chips or cracks; only light surface wear typical of age.
Size:
- Basket: 7.5" H x 8" W x 12.5" L
- Eggs: Each approx. 2.5" long
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo
