Excellent Antique American Hand Woven Ash Wood Splint Hoop Handle Gathering & Utility Basket Circa Late 19th Century

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This Really is a Beautiful and Excellent Example of an Authentic American Primitive Hoop Handle Basket. Circa Late 19th Century. … Read more This Really is a Beautiful and Excellent Example of an Authentic American Primitive Hoop Handle Basket. Circa Late 19th Century. These Types - Styles of Baskets were Primarily Produced and Used in North Eastern America From the Up State New York Adirondack - New Hampshire - Vermont and Down East Coastal Maine Regions. Strong & Sturdy Construction!. This Basket is Completely & Beautifully Hand Made - Hand Woven out of Heavy Gauge Indigenous North American Ash Wood Splint. The Attention to Detail in the Weave Indicates that it was Made by a Well Seasoned - Experienced Basket Maker. The Top Rim has a Sturdy - Coiled Steam Bent Ash Ring that has Been Attached - Wrapped in the Weaving. It also has a Strong Arched Steam Bent Ash Carry Handle. It is in Excellent All Original - Untouched as it Has Survived Over the Years Condition. Strong - Sound - Perfectly Usable. It has a Wonderful Naturally Aged Color & Patina and it Displays Beautifully. It has a Few Very Minor Age and Use Related Weave Imperfections but Nothing of any Consequence.

The Basket Itself ( Handle Not Included ) Measures Overall
5 3/4 inches Tall.
11 inches Long x 11 inches Wide at Top Rim.

It Measures Overall with the Carry Handle Included Position Approx 9 inches Tall.

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