Very Fine Double Lidded Basket - Shaker & American Antique Baskets

Very Fine Double Lidded Basket

Of a wonderful small size this basket of ash splint has a carved handle and a single wrapped rim. Though acquired from the Shakers at Canterbury, NH, this basket is probably of Native American origin. Late 19th Century.
H. 8”, w. 11”, d. 8”.
Provenance; The Collection of George & Gladys Jordan, Epping, NH.
The Collection of Sanford Smith, NY, NY.
$1,250.