Anyway - a good power wash and here is the result:
It needs a bit more scrubbing and some linseed oil (my first use of this) and its a valued user for Ravensfield.
Dads fishing basket
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Barbelseeker
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Dads fishing basket
Went to pick up a Hucknall/Rolls Royce centrepin last night and look over a few rods someone had for sale. Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw an old fishing basket and immediately recognised it as one of my fathers. Rather soiled and dirty but in what was otherwise a good example of one of his Cane and wicker baskets.
Anyway - a good power wash and here is the result:
It needs a bit more scrubbing and some linseed oil (my first use of this) and its a valued user for Ravensfield.
Anyway - a good power wash and here is the result:
It needs a bit more scrubbing and some linseed oil (my first use of this) and its a valued user for Ravensfield.
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Re: Dads fishing basket
What a wonderful find.A fine looking basket.
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Re: Dads fishing basket
I love the two colours of wicker. Makes my single colour basket look a bit plain. It looks to be in great condition. I hope you enjoy using it.
What do they know of fishing who know only one fish and one way to fish for him?
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Barbelseeker
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Re: Dads fishing basket
i don't recall him making many bi-colour ones. Seeing as he could turn out about 15 per week, over 20 years, it is a bit of a rarity.
This stands out slightly more than the brown Cane and buff willow, being white cane and buff willow.
Size is 17" wide, 12" deep by 13" high.
This stands out slightly more than the brown Cane and buff willow, being white cane and buff willow.
Size is 17" wide, 12" deep by 13" high.
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Re: Dads fishing basket
A lovely basket. Your father left a very impressive angling legacy. 
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Re: Dads fishing basket
Sorry, those thingies should be. 
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Re: Dads fishing basket
A touching reunion with a family connection, a very attractive basket too.
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Re: Dads fishing basket
What a touching find, I bet you were elated.
The basket looks good and strong, fit for another 50 years use
The basket looks good and strong, fit for another 50 years use
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