Estate Sale Auction Hand carved Sculptures, Redware, Brand Name Collectibles, Tools & Household Items
Lot 51:
Description
A trio of handwoven wood splint baskets manufactured by Longaberger Baskets of Dresden, Ohio, accompanied by a set of seven wooden kitchen utensils. Each basket is constructed with a reinforced rim and metal tack fasteners. The largest basket is a rectangular open container featuring a burnt-in maker mark on the underside base dated 1986 with the handwritten initials JB. The second basket is a divided utility caddy with a swinging wooden handle and horizontal accent weavers stained in red and dark tones. It is marked on the underside and dated 1995. This caddy contains seven wooden kitchen tools: a meat mallet, a spatula, three varied spoons, a wooden spreader, and a multi-loop wooden whisk. The third item is a tapered rectangular basket with a fixed vertical handle, featuring red and dark stained accent weavers. It is marked on the base and dated 1993 with the handwritten initials KLC.
Large rectangular basket height: 9 inches
Divided caddy basket height to rim: 5.5 inches
Small handled basket height to rim: 5.5 inches
Small handled basket height to handle top: 10.5 inches.
Condition report:
The items are in good pre-owned condition. The woven baskets are structurally sound with no missing or broken wood splints. There is minor surface dust and light shelf wear on the wooden bases. The wooden utensils show typical signs of kitchen use, including surface staining and wear to the wood consistent with age.
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