Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brass Wire Basket – Oval Lattice Bread Fruit Bowl

Vintage mid-century woven brass wire basket. This elegant, oval-shaped piece features a detailed openwork lattice design and a classic Hollywood Regency / Italian provincial aesthetic. Perfect as a dining table centerpiece, bread basket, or decorative catch-all bowl. **Design & Construction Details:** Material: Brass-toned wire with authentic aged patina and visible vintage solder points. Body: Openwork diagonal lattice pattern with a twisted rope-wire accent line. Lower Rim: Intricate figure-eight (guilloche) wire ribbon gallery base. Floor: Flat, tightly woven fine metal mesh bottom insert to keep items secure. Handles: Twin curved side handles wrapped in a dense, decorative coiled wire grip. Condition: Good vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina. The structure is sturdy with tight joints. (Note: “Minor surface oxidation/tarnish consistent with age, no broken or loose wires).