This unusual willow basket was used to carry and display produce by farmers wives in the pannier markets of Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Bideford in North Devon. These two maunds are smaller than original size. Dimensions: length 42cm x width 30cm x height 28cm. This basket has traditional English techniques including an oval tied underfoot slath base made underfoot, English rand weave, squarework border and lovely twisted handles.

A traditional Devon maund was made in white willow and said to be 36 inches in length, 24 inches high & 24 inches in depth. This highly unusual basket has an oval base but is a rectangular basket with a traditional square work border. Twisted handles are cleverly strengthened from underneath. Originally these baskets were used to carry produce such as cream, eggs, chicken and rabbits.