19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet vintage candlesnuff and there is a fold

and there is a fold in the drawing at the bottom right corner and some small scattered discolorations to the paper

One can slide the weight on the metal balance attached to the arrow to adjust the height of the bait in the water

which is different on both sides

I love that these are in their original box

19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet vintage candlesnuff and there is a foldI've become a big fan of Victorian era wirework such great lines, and casting such great shadows, and I love how present the hand of the maker feels. And the form of this two tiered basket is just terrific I think, right down to those wonderful scrolled feet! I found a very similar piece recently sold at auction, which makes me sure it is late ish 19th c, American. I was thinking it would be THE perfect thing for displaying a beautiful collection of