A gorgeous tall 1930's French Grape Harvest Hod, in good condition for its age - all original.
Our Grape Hods or ‘Hotte’ as they are called in France, were originally used as an integral part of the Grape Harvest at a Vineyard. The galvanised metal Hods were worn on your back to collect bunches of grapes. Today, generally grapes are picked mechanically, and around 20 years ago the use of Hods almost completely ended.
We source these in and around the Bordeaux region, and as time goes on they are getting harder and harder to find.
Traditionally decorated with Folk Art or the vineyard Chateau names and images - they were often painted for celebration or in reverence of the local vineyard. Our Antique/Vintage French Grape Pickers' Hods generally come Gironde and date from 1880 to 1940.
Now used mainly as Champagne and wine coolers, filled with ice in the Summer months - perfect at Weddings or garden parties; the other favourite all-year-round use is for dramatic and beautiful floral displays or as garden planters.
Imagine this beautiful French Grape Harvest Hod on your Courtyard Wall of fence filled with your favourite Herbs or Flowers cascading out or with wood close to your chimeney.
MEASURES - APPROX -
Height 66 cm
Length 40 cm
Depth 37 cm
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Virginie
By Friends & French Vintage