Antique Early American Handwoven Oak Splint Basket with Woven Lid 18 3/4"
Description: Early American splint basket with its original square woven lid. Standing approximately 18 3/4 inches tall, handwoven from rigid wooden splints with a gently tapered form, this basket is a visually appealing example of early American basketry, rich in primitive country charm and character.
- Handwoven wooden splint construction
- Slightly tapered body, square base and top
- Original square handwoven lid
- Lid likely originally attached by a splints or other to create a hinge
- Strong decorative Country Primitive presence
- Candidate as a primitive storage basket
Note: Please refer to "Condition" for additional information
Circa: Likely 19th to Early 20th century
Dimensions: Overall Height: 18 3/4" (with lid), 17 1/2" (basket only), Depth: 17", Square Base Width: 13 1/2" to 14", Top Width: 10" - 11"
Product Weight: 5 pounds 2 ounces
Origin: Northeastern United States
Color: Brown
Condition: Used. Condition is commensurate with age and use. Basket body remains in good antique condition with minimal breaks to woven splints along with aged related wear and rubbing to edges, corners and base. Break to weave on base. Originally lid was likely a hinged-type using wood splints as a hinge although the connecting splints are not longer present. As a result, the like is not longer attached and simply rests on top of the basket, unless repaired.
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