Nantucket Style Handwoven Oval Basket Purse Wood Lid Xbody Strap Initials VTG EC for Sale

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Nantucket Style Handwoven Oval Basket Purse Wood Lid Xbody Strap Initials VTG EC For Sale

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Nantucket Style Handwoven Oval Basket Purse Wood Lid Xbody Strap Initials VTG EC:
$35.00

This is a gorgeous Small oval handwoven basket purse with slide wood lid, crossbody handwoven multicolor strapBEAUTIFUL DESIGN AND WORK. Mint-y condition (exception- if you look very closely there\'s a little bit of scuff on the bottom wood oval panel).weaver\'s initials and date on bottom.
wood bottom is flat.lid matches size/shape of top of purse, has lip for good fit.multicolor (blue pink yellow) woven braided strap slides through holes drilled in both sides of wood top, and attach inside purse (see close up of attachment)Strap: 23\" drop to lidBasket height: 4 1/2\"Width across bottom 3\"Length across bottom 5\'Width across top 4\"Length across top5 1/2\"(very gradual curve out as it goes up)
WEAVER has initialed bottom of bowl (SFM) and dated it (2002), see photosseveral other SFM\'s other works also listed now
the weaving is in single medium color, with darker wood rim around top attached by single strand of light thin weave.excellent condition- no breaks in the weaving, top and bottom, straps ready to use (or display).
this is from a single owner who is herself a weaver and a collector. I got these at her private sale in GA.
I also listed a large round basket w scrimshaw (same SM initials, and 1985 signed) and another smaller double handled basket with black scrimshaw on ivory on the lid also listed, along with other one-of-a kind pieces. Look under Nantucket, blue basket w vine, miniature/small basket titles- I have quite a few miniatures from this collection.
This is part of a collection of basketsfrom a retired basket weaver and collector of handmade baskets (I am selling several others and a few of my own, beginning listings mid-Aug,will combine ship if bought together- wait for invoice for ship adjustment).
this will be packed with great care to protect it.
Private seller highest ratings- I ship only within USA within 1 business day. I DO NOT TAKE RETURNS SO PLS ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE. THANKS FOR LOOKING.