Vintage metal wire basket with wire handles.   This fine piece was made by the United States Wire Company of Battle creek Michigan.   You could get really creative with this piece.   It would be perfect for holding magazines.   It has a hard rubber coating on the handles which is dried and cracked.   It is a shabby old primitive appearance.  This fine old piece would look great in your kitchen holding fruit or just about anything!

Approximate Measurements

The basket is 14 1/2" tall including the handle, 7" tall without.   It is 19 3/4" x 13 1/2" wide.

Markings

 United States Wire Co.  Battlecreek Mich.

Condition

Good condition for its age.   It has some moderate to severe dents, surface rust and staining.   See description above for further info on the condition.

Inventory Number    5876