Two Woven Splint Baskets

Description:

Two Woven Splint Baskets, America, late 19th century, one round over square with two carved handles, with vestiges of white paint, the other a D-shaped basket with two loops on the flat side and a handle on the other, (losses),ht. 8 3/4, 13 5/8, dia. 21, 18 in.
Estimate $300-500

round over square- five uprights reinforced with splint with associated section of later splint weaver near rim, loss of about 3 in. area of lashing; other basket good.