MARKET BASKET, STEPHEN ZEH (ME)MARKET BASKET, STEPHEN ZEH (ME) Constructed of hand scraped strips of brown ash, fixed handle, signed on the underside "S. Zeh 94".
MARKHAM BASKETA late 19th centuryMARKHAM BASKETA late 19th century straw basket from Markham woven in the same manner as a bee skep and having two integral handles and a base rim. Nice patina, form and condition with minor losses to the wrapping on the rim. H: 15"; W: 14". Field Collection.
Early BasketEarly Basket
B. MARKS & K. WILKINSON NANTUCKETB. MARKS & K. WILKINSON NANTUCKET BASKET, MARKED 161B. MARKS & K. WILKINSON NANTUCKET BASKET, MARKED 161, signed and numbered 161 to underside, with carved medallion inset to lid of ship, signed 'Lyon 85' Provenance: Private Maryland and Massachusetts Estate Collection
NANTUCKET MARKET BASKET, BILL ANDNANTUCKET MARKET BASKET, BILL AND JUDY SAYLE Oval form with carved and bent oak swing handle, chamfered oak ribs, mahogany base signed on the underside and dated 1998.
LARGE MARKET BASKETca. late 19thLARGE MARKET BASKETca. late 19th century; utility woven hickory handled market basket with rough froe split cross weave design, double splint rectangular rim and U-shaped bentwood side handle with single nail mount and X-weave brace, 26"x 15 1/2"x 15 1/4"; Condition: some damage to some splints
Lot 3 baskets, one lidded, oneLot 3 baskets, one lidded, one with swing handle, one fixed handle Estimate $50-100
THREE CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN BASKETSTHREE CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN BASKETS The first, a Mary Jane Everett (Geiger, AL) Wing Nut basket, 2003, comprised of black walnut, black ash, and reed, applied oak swing handle, raised on four copper washers, signed dated and numbered to underside, retains retail tag, artist card, and receipt; the second, a Terry & Sandi Henry (Boone, N.C) buttocks berry basket with vegetable dyed weavers and twisted handle, retains artist card; the last, a Southern Appalachian miniature oak buttocks basket, unsigned.
PAIR OF AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU STERLINGPAIR OF AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER BRIDE'S BASKETS Early 20th century, mark of Black Starr & Frost, pattern 2006, pierced forms with curving tendril designs and reeded swing handle. No monograms.
FOUR SOUTHERN BASKETS Early 20thFOUR SOUTHERN BASKETS Early 20th century, oak splint; a market basket (14 x 14 x 8.75 in.) (splint break at rim); a berry or egg basket (good condition) ( 8.5 x 9.75 x 6.5 in.); a miniature blue-painted buttocks basket, tight weave (some paint loss at high points; no breaks) (3 x 3.5 in.); a small round seed basket (5.5 x 4 in.) (good condition).
MARKED "MILLER DAIRY" PAINTED WOODENMARKED "MILLER DAIRY" PAINTED WOODEN BASKET WITH Wca. 1930-1960s; uncommon form Scandinavian form wooden tapered side crate/basket with finger joint and iron strap clipping with wrought iron swing handle on wrought iron mounts, routed "Miller Dairy" on one side, painted green and yellow, 13"x 13 1/2"x 9"; Condition: extensive clip repairs to cracks on sides
2 BASKETSca. mid 19th century;2 BASKETSca. mid 19th century; signed "M.G. Thompson" ash splint market basket with wide cross-woven bottom, narrow uniform weaving splints and lock joint carved mounted side handle, signed on bottom, 16 3/4"x 12"x 9 3/4", Condition: possibly related to Kentucky maker, John Harvey Thomspon Jr; woodland tribes woven lidded basket with cut sponge print decoration, hickory wide cross-woven splints in rectangular shape with fitted lid, 17"x 14"x 10 3/4", Condition: noted damage to rim rod, dry splitting to lid, dry condition, dark patina from attic storage
THREE BASKETS BY DARRYL AND KARENTHREE BASKETS BY DARRYL AND KAREN ARAWJO (PA) A long bread stick holder of split oak wit walnut base and walnut inset swing handle signed and dated 2002 (2 1/4 to rim x 13 in.); a round split oak basket with walnut rim signed and dated 2005 (3 1/2 in.); a woven green monofilament low form with wooden rim and base signed and dated 2000.
Early gathering basket.Early gathering basket.
SIGNED & DATED "ASHVILLE MARKETSIGNED & DATED "ASHVILLE MARKET BASKET"ca. May 9, 1895 dated; ash/hickory splint handle orschbok child's egg basket with thin splint wide rim and hoop handle with ink marking, drawn and shave point ribs, small secondary rim band, rough splint weaving and the main hoop union with herringbone weave covering, 5 1/4"x 5"x 5"; Condition: some weave splint damage, dry
TWO SMALL NANTUCKET STYLE BASKETSTWO SMALL NANTUCKET STYLE BASKETS Tightly woven with polished maple or ash accents, the first has a swing handle, the interior set with a penny, signed in print on the underside "bev nagy 065nc" (5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.). Bev makes her baskets in New Mexico. The second basket has a wood rim, a bottom centered with a sketch of a handled basket, signed on the underside in marker "NWG 2017" (3 x 4 1/4 in.).
A GROUP OF FOUR CONTEMPORARY BASKETRYA GROUP OF FOUR CONTEMPORARY BASKETRY ITEMS Including one rectangular basket, one basket with oval rim and square base, a round basket, and oval form basket, all appear unmarked.
2 LARGE HOOP HANDLED MARKET BASKETS2 LARGE HOOP HANDLED MARKET BASKETS CA. LATE19th-early 20th century; early oak splint rectangular market basket with two-slat mounted skids on bottom, bent double slat rim and bent hoop handle with shaved and nail mounted to rim, unsigned and possible Dresden Basket Factory or early work of J. W. Longaberger, bottom has triple and one cross-weave bottom, 16 1/4"x 13 1/4"x 13 1/2"; red painted orschbok shaped market basket with four slat skidder bottom, traditional form crafted market basket, 15 3/4"x 16 1/4"x 13 1/4"; Condition: both good
Early lidded basket.Early lidded basket.
Five maple split baskets, all withFive maple split baskets, all with bentwood handles: one with coiled straw rim, one with faded band of red, New England, early to mid 20th century, 10 in. to 13 in. Generally excellent condition, minor chips and losses. The Collection of Mrs. Phyllis Miller
GREEN PAINTED OVAL HANDLED MARKETGREEN PAINTED OVAL HANDLED MARKET BASKETca. 1900-1920; oak splint cross weave side mounted to oak oval cut-out bottom and 1" double slat rim, bentwood hoop handle, old forest green paint, 13 1/2"x 10 1/2"x 10 3/4"; Condition: some damage to bottom rim trim, nice patina
Weller Forest basket. Unmarked.Weller Forest basket. Unmarked. Excellent condition with no damage or repairs, but there are some lime deposits on the interior from use. 9 3/8" tall.
LARGE MARKET OR FIELD ORSCH BACKELARGE MARKET OR FIELD ORSCH BACKE BASKET.Pennsylvania 19th/Early 20th Century Large Market or Field Orsch Backe Basket. Bentwood handle, bentwood wrapped rim. 13-1/2"h. x 16-1/2"w. Condition: : Good with minor breaks and losses.
Condition:
Condition: : Good with minor breaks and losses.
TWO MAKAH INDIAN ROUND COVEREDTWO MAKAH INDIAN ROUND COVERED BASKETS the first 2.50'' diameter accented with green; the second 3.50'' diameter having red star motif on cover. Both early 20th century. The baskets show moderate to heavy wear with some discoloration soiling and damage.
Basket in red paint.Basket in red paint.
Hull early stoneware basket weaveHull early stoneware basket weave jardiniere. Marked with a circle H. Mint. 5 3/8'' wide by 4'' tall.
A GROUP OF FOUR CONTEMPORARY BASKETSA GROUP OF FOUR CONTEMPORARY BASKETS Including a rectangular basket, two round baskets, one buttocks basket, unmarked.
Unmarked Roseville art potteryUnmarked Roseville art pottery basket second quarter-20th century; 7 1/2 in. H., 5 3/4 in. W.
THREE CONTEMPORARY BASKETS TheTHREE CONTEMPORARY BASKETS The first is a circular plaited ash basket, unsigned, constructed with pine needles and a bent branch handle, allover red painted details (11 1/2 x 21 x 12 in.); the second is a buttocks form from white oak and willow, unsigned (15 1/2 x 11 x 9 1/2 in.); the third is of an elliptical form from honeysuckle, white oak, grape vines and reeds, not signed but accompanied by a card from Jeanne Drevas, Sperryville, VA. (10 x 16 x 12 in.
BASKET. Probably Shaker 2nd half-19thBASKET. Probably Shaker 2nd half-19th century. Picket fence stave construction with two bale handles. 9''h. 11 1/2'' x 20''.
Roseville Mayfair basket. MarkedRoseville Mayfair basket. Marked Roseville USA 1012-10". Mint. 10" wide by 8 1/4" tall.
Mary Merkel-Hess. Basket. 1990,Mary Merkel-Hess. Basket. 1990, paper cord, paper. 17½ h × 16 dia in. result: $3,250. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Signed and dated to underside ‘Mary Merkel-hess 1990’.
Weller Malverne basket. MarkedWeller Malverne basket. Marked Weller Pottery in script. Mint. 8" tall by 6 1/4" wide.
THREE CHEROKEE MARKET BASKETSNorthTHREE CHEROKEE MARKET BASKETSNorth Carolina, Qualla Boundary, late 20th century, single handle form, one signed "Maude Welch", largest 16 x 9 x 12 in. including handle
Provenance: Private Collection, Mills River, North Carolina
Condition:
good overall, typical light rub to surfaces
Three Cherokee baskets: river caneThree Cherokee baskets: river cane with band of orange and brown weavers, probably bloodroot and walnut, marked in pencil on base "LMN 1969 60[cent symbol], 13-1/4 x 9 in., good condition, several minor breaks; rectangular maple split, 5-3/4 x 13-1/4 in., slightly misshapen, otherwise good condition; shopping basket with vertical bands of dark weavers, marked in pencil on base "1.50", 10 x 13 in., minor rim loss and fading, otherwise good condition.
FINELY WOVEN SMALL ORSCH BACKEFINELY WOVEN SMALL ORSCH BACKE MARKET BASKET.Pennsylvania 19th/Early 20th Century Finely Woven Small Orsch Backe Market Basket. Double bentwood wrapped rim. 9-1/4"h. x 10"w. Condition: : Good with minor breaks and losses.
Condition:
Condition: : Good with minor breaks and losses.