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Rare 19th Century Original Shaker Sewing Basket in a Basket. Near Mint!

$ 421.87

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Color: Brown
  • Type: Sewing Basket
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Condition: Excellent w/ 1 break
  • Length: 10 in
  • Height: 4 in
  • Maker: Shaker Community
  • Material: Black Ash Splint
  • Age of Basket: 19th Century Original
  • Width: 10 in

    Description

    I have owned this rare Shaker Sewing Basket for over thirty years, and it is time to pass it on to a new owner.
    I believe this is a mid to late Nineteenth Century Community Basket.
    There are very few surviving examples like this. I see one single break in the splint along the top edge as shown.
    It is made of Black Ash Splint with finely carved Ash or Maple Handles.
    The bottom has a concave base or a Cats head Design.
    The main basket measures about 10" wide and 3.5" high. 4" with handles.
    The concave bottom measures 4.5" square
    The small inner basket measures 3" by 2.5"
    I have not Cleaned this basket. It has some staining to the bottom and a buildup of dust through the years.
    Careful cleaning and light oil will bring back the beautiful nut-brown color patina of the over 125-year-old basket.
    I will pack with ample supply of bubble wrap to ship safely.