Is this Basket for shell transport?

**jock auld** · 08-29-2010, 10:05 AM

Guys,

I have this thing, I'm not sure what it is but i know basket was used a lot to carry/transport shells?

Any Ideas?

Thanks

Jock

**blackheart0866** · 08-29-2010, 10:09 AM

I would say a bottle of wine, or a good bottle cognac.

Brian

**jock auld** · 08-29-2010, 12:16 PM

Sorry my fault I have not given any scale, I don't think so, the web strap is heavy duty inch and a half thick it is roughly 40cm high by 155mm diameter, so I'm thinking shell? If not I wouldn't mind a bottle that size!

Jock

**jimpy** · 08-29-2010, 10:52 PM

Hi Jock,

Going on the measurements given, and the fact that there are known pictures of similar types to this in use, I would say that you are chasing along the right lines mate.
Whether it is WW1 or 2 and for use by a man or horse/mule is a matter of conjecture though.
Regards etc

Ian D

AKA: Jimpy