Classic Swing Handle White Oak Storage Basket from New England, circa Late 19^th – Early 20^th Century. Round top rim has each splint reinforced with a nail bent flat on the inside rim like a staple. The square bottom has an open weave which is typical of storage baskets. The basket bows are both notched and nailed for strength and durability. While showing considerable age and wear, there is no breakage to the very durable construction. The base measures 11” x 11”; the top is approximately 14 ½” in diameter, though uneven; the height of the basket is 6 ½” and with the handle up approximately 15”. We purchased this basket from a New England Estate approximately 20 years ago and are now offering it for the first time.

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An Intriguing Half-Split Splint Willow Basket by a Gentleman named Matteson from Saunderstown, Rhode Island, circa Late 19^th – Early 20^th Century. Matteson frequently made a variety of split willow baskets, but the Half-Split Willow weavers, which appear as the equivalent of a Full-Willow Splint on the outside, is quite unique. In the Traditional Form of a 19^th Century Gathering Basket with the Handle notched into a Double Wrapped Rim and Raised “Kicked-Up” or Demi-John” Bottom, Matteson has created a quite durable design. The Basket measures 10” in diameter across the top, 6 ¾” in diameter at the base, 6” in height to the rim, and 10” in height, including the handle. The Condition is Quite Good. There is some minor wear to one weave at the base and some minor splits to the willow, but there are no apparent breaks. Please request a complete set of photos.

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Price $375 plus shipping

Late 19^th – Early 20^th Century Splint Basket, Single wrapped Rim, with a clean rectangular shape and notched handle. The basket is well formed and has Shaker characteristics. There are three or four minor breaks to the splint. The basket measures 11 1/8” in length, 7” in width, and 3 ¾” in height, 8” including the handle. Standard Household Basket. 

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Price $125.00 plus shipping. 

Early New England Splint Basket with Carved Handle, Double-Wrapped Rim, and Alternating Dyed Splits of Red, Blue and Red showing Fading from Age. While it may be a Northeast Woodland Indian Basket, many settlers copied their techniques. Writing on the bottom (available with set of photos) has “S.E.G.” “A Present from Mrs. Imoney” May 9^th” but no year is listed. The Basket measures 5 ¾” in height – 9 ¼” including handle, 9 ½” in diameter at the rim and 6 ¼” square at the base. Circa Late 19^th – Early 20^th Century.

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Price $175.00, plus shipping