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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: ThisNThat on August 28, 2010, 07:53:31 PM

Title: Help with old basket
Post by: ThisNThat on August 28, 2010, 07:53:31 PM

My husband and I also found this today in a shop. We're not usually basket people, but my husband liked this one, and we got it for only $2, so figured we couldn't go wrong.  ;) It's 5 in tall, and 5 1/4 in across. It's in really good shape, just a little dusty. Does anyone have any info on it?? Thanks!!

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/blueeyedboo/IMG_1103.jpg)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/blueeyedboo/IMG_1104.jpg)

Bottom and inside of lid
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/blueeyedboo/IMG_1105.jpg)

Close up of weaving
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/blueeyedboo/IMG_1107.jpg)

Title: Re: Help with old basket
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 28, 2010, 11:05:00 PM

I have an identical one. Same exact shape/size/pattern. Mine was given to me, but before that it was a thrift store find. I don't think it's very old.

Title: Re: Help with old basket
Post by: waywardangler on August 29, 2010, 12:15:15 AM

I am echoing talesof reply...I have 2 that are shorter but same weave, recent and very inexpensive.  Probably "made in China" origin but sticker is missing.  I see these frequently at garage sales for 25c-50c.