OH Witman's Folk Art Lady Legs 4 3/8 Inch Caliper paper clip rare vintage circa 1940s wicker

rare vintage circa 1940s wicker picnic basket set

The level of detail and the interplay between form and surface treatment on this contemporary ceramic vessel is sophisticated and surprising

inside clean

and similarly sculptural found objects

The fork measures 25 1/2 inches long

OH Witman's Folk Art Lady Legs 4 3/8 Inch Caliper paper clip rare vintage circa 1940s wickerI've been keeping a bit of an eye out for old lady legs calipers, of which there are a wonderful variety out there, and was delighted to find these, stamped with the name of their proud owner down one leg. I love to imagine the delight OH Whitman must have taken in using these (and what a perfect name), and that he will continue to be imagined whenever one uses, or simply looks at them, yet. Late 19th century or so I would guess. 4 3 8" tall. 1 11 16"