Double-Handled Oak Splint "Gathering" Basket

Collectibles : Vintage : Oak Splint Basket

 

This is one awesome old Oak Splint Farm Basket. I assume it was used at one time for "gathering" purposes ---eggs, etc., on the farm. It has two oak handles which swing freely.

The measurements of this large old beauty are: 18" long by 12" wide by 8" deep. The oak handles are 9" tall from the basket. It is composed of woven oak splints. There is one broken splint toward the outside edge bottom and one cracked splint towards the bottom edge.

The diameter of this basket is covered in one continuous oak splint and both the inside and outside bottom have two double pieces of oak splint running end to end keeping it very sturdy.

There are some old paint splatters to one side of the basket and it could use a good cleaning, but otherwise is in wonderful, sturdy shape for it's age

As always, thanx for Shopping Katiques and please take the time to see my other unusual finds!

Item ID: 6551