Ash splint Buttocks basket, American, late 19th or early 20th century, in excellent undamaged condition. Buttocks Baskets are sometimes said to be for gathering eggs or other fragile items because the objects will settle on either side of the middle thereby distributing the weight more evenly and reducing the chance of breakage. 19 1/2" X 11 1/2" Opening, 23" Long, 16" Wide, 9 1/2" High to top of rim, 12" High to top of handle. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED... Click for details

SOLD - Large Round 1/2 Bushel, Splint Basket with handles, Maine origin, 19th or early 20th Century, rich warm patina, no damage or repairs. 18 1/2" Diameter, 13 1/2" To Top of Rim. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED ** 45BXDRFRPL

SOLD - An exceptional, Large splint produce basket with high raised bottom to protect fragile contents from being crushed by insuring a narrower depth in the middle and distributing some of the weight to the sides. Excellent original undamaged conditional with wonderful color and warm patina. 17" Overall Height, 10" High to the top of the rim, 16" diameter.** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED ** 45BXDRFRPL

SOLD - Finely hand woven Ash splint covered basket, ( Pie Basket), American, probably Maine origin, late 19th or early 20th century, in nearly perfect condition with one small, almost imperceptible repair to the top cover handle attachment which is sound. 12" Diameter, 5 1/2" High to top of rim, 9 3/4" High overall. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED ** 34BX8

SOLD - Finely hand woven Ash Splint basket, American, probably Maine, late 19th or early 20th century. In excellent original condition, 9 7/8" diameter, 10" Overall Height, 6 1/4" from bottom to top of rim. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED ** 34BX90

SOLD - Finely hand woven Ash splint basket, with two rows of died splints, American, probably Maine, late 19th or early 20th century, in excellent original undamaged condition. 10" Diameter, 9" Overall Height, 5" from bottom to top of rim.** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED ** 34BX90