Description :

A basket for nearly every task—and several worth displaying just as they are. This substantial mixed lot includes picnic-style hampers, handled gathering baskets, lidded storage, small trays and specialty shapes. Standouts include a floral-decorated woven tote, a large dark covered box and a cylindrical basket with geometric weaving. A generous assortment for organizing, decorating, gift baskets or resale.

Details

• Decorative market tote: rectangular woven bag with paired handles, vertical straps and raised orange, green and natural floral embellishments.
• Reddish-brown picnic-style hamper: rectangular splint-woven basket with fitted lid, top handle and metal closure hardware.
• Graywashed lidded basket: rectangular form with tall paired carrying handles.
• Large dark covered storage box: finely textured woven surfaces, decorative borders, shaped lid and arched handle.
• Cylindrical lidded basket: warm golden-brown weaving with geometric bands and a fitted flat lid.
• Dark woven birdhouse: cylindrical body, conical roof, hanging hook, round opening and small perch.
• Large dark rounded basket: broad body with a fitted lid and central opening.
• Bottle carrier: dark woven handled caddy with two cylindrical compartments.
• Additional picnic and storage baskets: pale rectangular covered hamper with broad handle, smaller tall lidded hamper and other rectangular forms.
• Gathering and utility baskets: assorted round, oval and rectangular examples with arched, loop or folding handles, including broad splint-woven styles.
• Wall and hanging baskets: flat-backed, tapered and pocket-shaped examples in natural, brown and whitewashed finishes.
• Decorative handled basket: fan-shaped body with an orange-and-green woven diamond accent at the handle.
• Small trays and shallow baskets: includes a pale elongated oval tray with projecting handles and a contrasting geometric center.
• Mixed weaving materials and construction; individual makers, origins and dates unconfirmed.

Highlights

• Substantial assortment: a wide range of sizes and forms offered together, with options for household storage, displays, craft projects and resale.
• Distinctive pieces: the floral tote, geometric cylindrical basket and large covered box bring particular decorative interest.
• Design context: gathering baskets, picnic hampers and covered storage baskets reflect basketry’s longstanding combination of practical function and decorative weaving. This lot brings several of those familiar forms together; individual ages and origins are unknown.

Condition

Mixed used condition with dust, fading, discoloration, scuffs and wear to rims, handles and bases. Some examples show loose or projecting fibers, irregular weaving and worn finishes. Lid fit and the condition of hinges, closures and carrying handles vary and have not been individually tested. Birdhouse is offered as decorative; suitability for outdoor use has not been evaluated. Please review all photographs for individual condition.

Pickup

This is a large-volume lot. Bring boxes or bags, packing materials and adequate vehicle space for the full assortment. Pack delicate woven pieces carefully and avoid compressing handles or lids. Background furnishings and the hanging display support are not included.

Shipping

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