Vintage 1940s American Oyster Basket Mother's Day As hand crafted and hand

As hand crafted and hand painted items

A charming piece of American holiday kitsch that glows with old fashioned cheer

The deep green resin handle is smooth and substantial

This retro huge glass shell shaped lobster embossed platter is a durable platter for serving seafood

or bed covering

Vintage 1940s American Oyster Basket Mother's Day As hand crafted and handThis vintage American oyster basket from the 1940s reflects the work of coastal harvesters who gathered oysters by hand along the Atlantic shore. The steel wire frame and sturdy handles were built for strength and constant exposure to salt air and water. The surface shows the honest wear of decades of use, with the darkened finish that forms naturally on hardworking metal. Designed for sorting and sifting freshly gathered oysters, the basket carries