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Rare 19th Century Original Shaker Sewing Basket in a Basket. Near Mint!
$ 421.87
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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.