Circa 1980 Nicely-Sized Tortoiseshell Rattan & Jute Wine & Charcuterie / Picnic Basket

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Note: Bottles of wine are not included.

Nicely-sized and fabulous-to-look-at wine and charcuterie / picnic basket, handwoven … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Note: Bottles of wine are not included.

Nicely-sized and fabulous-to-look-at wine and charcuterie / picnic basket, handwoven from tortoiseshell rattan and jute rope around a bent bamboo frame. It boasts a lidded main compartment for cheese, charcuterie and all your farmer’s market goodies with enough room for napkins cutting board, wine opener, plates, cups and silverware. There are two cylindrical sections for bottles of wine or any other bottled beverage on the backside. This beauty measures as follows:

Overall: 20” high including handle (10¼” high without the handle); 11½” wide; 13” deep including wine holders.
Interior compartment: 8¾” x 10½” x 8¼” H/W/D
Cylindrical wine holders: each hold measures 9½” x 3½” x 3½” H/W/D; top opening diameter 3¼” (each holds a standard size wine bottle)
Weight: 3½ lbs.

Structurally sound and in excellent condition with minimal age-appropriate wear. Though the label is long gone, it was handcrafted by a basket artisan in Indonesia sometime in the 1980s. Here are some savory and sweet items to include in any charcuterie picnic basket:

Hard cubed cheese: Gouda, White Cheddar, Manchego or Gruyère
Soft spreadable cheese: Camembert de Normandie, Chèvre (goat), Gorgonzola or Brie
Meats: Prosciutto, Salami, Genoa or Italian Dry, Pepperoni, Deli Turkey or Ham, Summer Sausage
Assorted fresh and dried fruits: fresh berries, grapes, cherries, pear or apple slices or clementine wedges grapes; dried figs, prunes, dates, apricots or raisins
Preserves: chutney, jams, jelly, compote
Nuts: pecans, walnuts, almonds, macadamias, pistachios, cashews
Artisan bread or crackers: plain, gluten free, breadstick style
Herbs or garnishes: fresh herb sprigs (thyme, mint, rosemary, basil); edible flowers
Pickles/Olives: sweet gherkins, artisanal pickles, assorted olives
Something sweet: dark chocolate, specialty; chocolate-covered almonds

Perfectly suited for spring and summer outdoor events in the park, on the beach, sunset concerts, boating and romantic getaways!

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