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[Rdover]

I need some help to source an umbrella basket for my Alldays. You see these things on most old cars, it's a tall narrow wicker basket attached to the outside of the car for carrying umbrellas.

Complete Automobilist does not have them and neither does the VCC shop.
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Richard

[Penman]

Hi
They would have probably beeen made to order for the owners by local craftsmen/women.
Watch out for a craft fair locally and see if there is a basket weaver there, I bet they would relish the challenge of a different shape.
They sound as if they might have been a variation on the wicker eel traps that fenmen used to make and set..
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Bristols should always come in pairs.

Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10

[Riley Blue]

If you know dimensions, you might want to ask for a one-off:

http://www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk/

[Rdover]

Cheers, I'm busy hunting down a local weaver who may be able to help. Of course, once I get one it will never rain again!
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Richard

[buzzy bee]

Get it bought quick then, for the harvests sake! lol Oh and Dorset steam rally! lol

[Rdover]

Found someone locally who makes them:


http://www.hastingwoodbasketworks.com/index.php/customer_photographs_of_baskets/?k=:23::
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Richard