NATIVE AMERICAN COVERED BASKET
An exceptional Native American covered basket.It measures about 18" long, 15" wide, and 11" tall. It has swabbed weavers as well as stamped decoration. The interior is lined not only with colorful early wallpaper, but also beneath the wallpaper, with a relegious paper that is from Hingham, MA and dated 1830. An interesting original construction feature is the two splint wrapped runners that reinforce and strengthen the bottom. The basket is in very good condition.
$995.00
19th c. SAILORS MACRAME BASKET
This is an example of 19th or early 20th century sailor's macrame or knot work. It is made to resemble a China export or early pearlware retuculated fruit basket or chestnut bowl. The diameter is 8 3/4" X 9 1/2". The height is approximately 2". It is made of fishing line that is stiffened with varnish. I have seen examples similar to this one referred to as being made in Grand Bank, Nova Scotia by fishermen in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is in very good condition.with a mellow old surface.
$150.00
LARGE ROUND FIELD BASKET
This is an exceptional field basket with nicely shaped uprights and a kicked in base. It measures 13 1/2" high not including the handles. The diameter is 20". The basket is in very good condition although there is some loss to the cross wrapping at the rim. This basket has great form and a beautiful patina!
$375.00
19TH CENTURY OAK SPLINT MELON BASKET
This is an early oak splint basket. It has a dark nut brown patina. The weaver incorporated two large decorative God's eyes at the base of either side of the handle. It is a beautiful basket measuring approximately 11" across and 10 1/2" high at the top of the handle. It is in excellent original condition.
SOLD
