New England Antique Splint Basket with Carved Wood Handle box with flowers extended arms of this man

extended arms of this man and woman as they reach out for one another

Salt fired I believe (which yielded a few shiny areas)

The booklet is 67 pages and measures 5 1/8” x 4 1/2” x 1/4”

and the wood has been left untreated

The paint shows some wear

New England Antique Splint Basket with Carved Wood Handle box with flowers extended arms of this manPhotos do not do justice to the gorgeous warm sheen on this antique splint basket; this is just a super lovely thing. Late 19th century, I believe, it features a carved wooden handle, notched below the lip on each side and then woven into the basket as it tapers down the sides. This basket is pretty sturdy and could still be put to use gathering this or that, though I'd probably be inclined just to display it somewhere to be admired. I purchased it at