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19th Century French Grape Picking Hotte
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19th Century French Grape Picking Hotte

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

19th century French grape picking hotte with later paint decoration. 1900.

Code: 8711

Dimensions:

W: 24" (61 cm)

H: 30.5" (77.5 cm)

D: 12" (30.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Grape Picking Hotte to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114942
Dealers Internal Reference
8711
Description
19th century French grape picking hotte with later paint decoration. 1900.

Code: 8711

Dimensions:

W: 24" (61 cm)

H: 30.5" (77.5 cm)

D: 12" (30.5 cm)

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Grape Picking Hotte to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114942
Dealers Internal Ref
8711
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A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif.
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Archive I A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif.

19th Century French Grape Picking Hotte

Archive II A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif. View II
Archive III A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif. View III
Archive IV A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif. View IV
Archive V A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif. View V
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 702
Items Sold 6,150
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif.
19th Century French Grape Picking Hotte
Ref: SA1114942
A tapered black painted sheet metal grape picking hotte with gold hand-painted lettering reading Chateauneuf du-Pape and a crest motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHarvesting Baskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialSheet Metal, Paint, Iron
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsTapered body, Crossed keys motif, Papal tiara emblem, Hand-painted gold lettering
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This nineteenth century French grape picking hotte is a functional harvesting basket designed in the French Country style from the 1900 period. Constructed from sheet metal with a black painted finish and later paint decoration, the piece displays visible surface wear including minor dings and a distressed texture across the dark surface. Hand-painted gold lettering reads Chateauneuf du-Pape, complemented by a central crest motif featuring a papal tiara emblem above crossed keys. The curved, tapered body has a wide scalloped rim at the top and a narrow flat base underneath. Measuring 78 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 31 cm deep, the hotte functions practically as a hearth accessory for holding logs or kindling. Placed by a fireplace in a modern living space or hallway, the item serves as a decorative storage container with vintage character.

FAQs

A hotte is a specialized back-basket historically used in French vineyards during the annual grape harvest. Vineyard workers carried these tapered containers on their backs to collect harvested grapes before transferring them to larger barrels.

Earlier examples were woven from willow wicker, while 19th and early 20th-century models were typically fashioned from durable sheet iron or tin-plated metal. These metal containers were soldered, riveted, and painted with protective lacquer and estate insignia.

Authentic period examples feature hand-riveted seams, rolled sheet metal edges, and hand-painted lettering or coats of arms. Genuine age manifests as authentic wear on the base, natural oxidisation, and aged paint patination rather than uniform distressing.

These decorative metal containers are frequently repurposed as fireside log holders, umbrella stands in entrance halls, or striking planters in garden rooms. Their structured silhouette and graphic lettering add historical texture to modern rustic spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to preserve the fragile hand-painted detail. Avoid water, harsh solvents, or abrasive cleaners that could strip original gilding or encourage rust formation.
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