Excellent Antique Oak Splint Square Bottom Basket from Virginia Estate ca. 1930s
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Thanks for taking the time to view our posting. We are proud to offer for your consideration this antique, all hand-made oak splint basket from a Virginia farm estate. Probably ca. 1920-30s. Made entirely of unusually wide oak splints and hand-carved oak frame and handle, this basket will make a fantastic addition to a collection of baskets or Americana. Great craftsmanship, well constructed. All of frame and handle are made of thick, hand-carved oak. Handle has notches where it meets the rim...this ensures that the handle will not slip up and down within the woven basket side, but will remain stable. It's extra work for the maker and not typical in utilitarian farm pieces but makes for a much higher quality, and longer lasting, piece. "V" form, double splint-wrapped rim. Overall darkened patina. Measures 16" high, including handle and 13.5" in diameter across the mouth of basket. Overall condition is very good considering its age...appropriate wear with only the most minor splint splitting...otherwise, super all around! No holes or other notable damage. A genuine example of Appalachian craftsmanship!!Our goal is to ensure that every buyer has a wonderful experience purchasing from us and is completely satisfied with their item. We strive to post accurate and complete listings so please read them carefully. If for any reason you
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