Antique Mellon-Form Ribbed Splint Wood Basket, Small Size
America, 19th Century, Possibly Pennsylvania
Ash Splint

Woven with 15-ribs; fixed bentwood continuous loop handle displaying exposed
“X”-shaped lashing at rim, nice old color and patina.
Fine sturdy condition; (3.25 x 3.25 x 3.25")

Antique Mellon-Form Ribbed Splint Wood Basket, Small Size
America, 19th Century, Possibly Pennsylvania
Ash Splint, entire view 2

$275.00

1256-65

Antique Mellon-Form Splint Wood Basket, Small Size, Diamond Pattern at Handle
America, 19th Century, Possibly Pennsylvania

Ash Splint
Woven with 16-ribs; fixed bentwood continuous loop handle, nice old color and patina
Fine sturdy condition; 4.25 x 4.25 x 5.75")

Antique Mellon-Form Splint Wood Basket, Small Size, Diamond Pattern at Handle
America, 19th Century, Possibly Pennsylvania, entire view 2

Antique Mellon-Form Splint Wood Basket, Small Size, Diamond Pattern at Handle
America, 19th Century, Possibly Pennsylvania, entire view 3

$390.00

1256-66

Antique Basket, Ash Splint Swing Handle, Round Double Bottom, Round Top New England or New York State, 19th Century

Finely made, pushed-up bottom egg and/or berry gathering basket; a fine example of the basket makers craft. Double wrapped projecting “D” shaped rim; carved and notched ears, ash swing handle. Fine condition;
height: 5.25”, add 4” for handle; diameter is approximately 7”.

Antique Basket, Ash Splint Swing Handle, Round Double Bottom, Round Top
New England or New York State, 19th Century

$820.00

1256-36

Ash Splint Field or Clothes Work Basket New England, early 20th century

Large double handle basket in good condition with double-wrapped rim. Handles are carved and notched. Sturdy and decorative. (Base: 17”; Mouth: 18”; Height: 14”)

$250

1187-20

Basket, Loom, Woven Ash Splint Bobbin Basket, Natural and Original Surface
New England, 19th CenturySOLD

Basket, Loom, Woven Ash Splint Bobbin Basket, Natural and Original Surface
New England, 19th Century, entire view

(Good condition with minor; loss of carved hanging device; great surface; 22 by 16 by 8")

SOLD

1096-59

Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes

Oak Splint Cheese Basket New England, 19th century - SOLD

Oak Splint Cheese Basket New England, 19th century, entire view

Medium cheese basket with double-wrapped base in diamond form with squared tips. Blue diagonal paint on exterior. Hexagonal weave, excellent condition. (Rim width: 7”)

1230-11 - SOLD

Basket, Hexagon Weave, Round Rim, Hex Base
Yellow and Salmon Splint Banding
Unknown maker, vintage antique - SOLD

Basket, Hexagon Weave, Round Rim, Hex Base
Yellow and Salmon Splint Banding
Unknown maker, entire view

(Very good condition with a couple breaks; height: 5", W: 11", D: 11")

405-9 - SOLD

Baskets, Taconic, Pair, Swing Handles, Domed Centers, One Signed JES
19th Century
New York
Small round woven splint baskets with carved wood swing handles - SOLD

Baskets, Taconic, Pair, Swing Handles, Domed Centers, One Signed JES
19th Century, entire view

(Large: 12" H at handle, 6" H at rim, 10.25" diameter; small: 9.5" H at handle, 5.25" H at rim, 8" diameter)

606-42 - SOLD

Splint Sewing Basket, Oval Over Square, Original and Great Red Paint, Lined
Late 19th Century
New England - SOLD

Splint Sewing Basket, Oval Over Square, Original and Great Red Paint, Lined
Late 19th Century, entire view

The dusty interior is lined with green taffeta and features a nifty segmented trapunto thimble-cozy. This workbasket remains in excellent condition including rim and corners.
(Dimensions: 3.5" H, 8" W, 7" D.)

201-358 - SOLD

Nantucket Swing Handle Lightship Basket
Circa 1920
Carved and notched wooden ears, turned, molded and incised bottom; tapered and chamfered oak ribs, good color - SOLD

Nantucket Swing Handle Lightship Basket
Circa 1920, entire view

The rattan remains in fine original condition; loss of two-inch section of rim-binding with all else very good.
(H: 6"; H at handle: 11.25"; diameter: 9")

431-65 - SOLD

Miniature Covered Storage Basket
Eastern Woodlands, Schaghticoke? - SOLD

Miniature Covered Storage Basket
Eastern Woodlands, Schaghticoke, entire view

This small nineteenth century rectangular storage basket with shoulder remains in fine original condition and has a very good patina…thirteen of the wefts are stained; alternating red and green with three splits having traces of bluing. (Base 4.5 X 3.25 inches; basket rim 2.25 X 4 5/16 inches; the lid conforms to base size and sits down on shoulder; height 4-inches.)

191-250 - SOLD

Feather Basket
Original greenish blue paint
Ash Splint
Circa 1850
28-Inches - SOLD

Feather Basket
Original greenish blue paint
Ash Splint
Circa 1850, entire view

Round top with double wrap tapering before swelling to the bulbous body then again tapering inward to the round base with pushed-up bottom. Scattered imperfections and missing handles...a wonderful form.

201-187 - SOLD

Basket, Bobbin Basket, Original Sage Green Paint
Curly Fancy Decoration
Probably Maine
Ash splint - SOLD

Basket, Bobbin Basket, Original Sage Green Paint
Curly Fancy Decoration
Probably Maine
Ash splint, entire view

This small basket in wonderful surface remains in generally excellent condition with only the loss of one small piece of splint. (Height: 6 inches; width: 6.75 inches; depth: 3.75 inches)

763-2 - SOLD

Antique Mellon-Form Ribbed Splint Wood Basket, Small Size America, 19th Century, Possibly Pennsylvania Ash Splint

Antique Mellon-Form Splint Wood Basket, Small Size, Diamond Pattern at Handle America, 19th Century, Possibly Pennsylvania

Antique Basket, Ash Splint Swing Handle, Round Double Bottom, Round Top New England or New York State, 19th Century

Ash Splint Field or Clothes Work Basket New England, early 20th century

Basket, Loom, Woven Ash Splint Bobbin Basket, Natural and Original Surface New England, 19th CenturySOLD

Oak Splint Cheese Basket New England, 19th century - SOLD

Basket, Hexagon Weave, Round Rim, Hex Base Yellow and Salmon Splint Banding Unknown maker, vintage antique - SOLD

Baskets, Taconic, Pair, Swing Handles, Domed Centers, One Signed JES 19th Century New York Small round woven splint baskets with carved wood swing handles - SOLD

Splint Sewing Basket, Oval Over Square, Original and Great Red Paint, Lined Late 19th Century New England - SOLD

Nantucket Swing Handle Lightship Basket Circa 1920 Carved and notched wooden ears, turned, molded and incised bottom; tapered and chamfered oak ribs, good color - SOLD

Miniature Covered Storage Basket Eastern Woodlands, Schaghticoke? - SOLD

Feather Basket Original greenish blue paint Ash Splint Circa 1850 28-Inches - SOLD

Basket, Bobbin Basket, Original Sage Green Paint Curly Fancy Decoration Probably Maine Ash splint - SOLD