Original Royal Sussex Trug, size 4
£95.00
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Stylish and durable, this Royal Sussex Trug is perfect for carrying produce and flower cuttings from your garden to the kitchen and is a wonderful heirloom piece to be passed down through the generations. Handmade by a team of skilled craftspeople, it has been traditionally styled in a beautiful manner, paying homage to the original designs.
Dimensions
38cm (1ft 3in) x 20cm (8in)
Features
notes
Stylish and durable, this Royal Sussex Trug is perfect for carrying produce and flower cuttings from your garden to the kitchen and is a wonderful heirloom piece to be passed down through the generations. Handmade by a team of skilled craftspeople, it has been traditionally styled in a beautiful manner, paying homage to the original designs.
Insights
During the 19th century, Sussex-man, Thomas Smith, revolutionised the gardening scene with the innovative trug. They became so popular even Queen Victoria bought them as gifts for the royal family! Crafted using the same traditional techniques, these contemporary Sussex trugs extend the legacy of this garden essential and remain an ever-valuable tool for the discerning gardener.
Details & Care
- Handmade from Sweet Chestnut and Cricket Bat Willow
- Secured with brass screws and copper tacks
- Finished with natural bark edging
- Signed and dated by the maker
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