Lot 240: Double Swing Handled Baskets

Lot 240: Double Swing Handled Baskets

Two 20th c. Penobscot baskets, with carved maple double swing handles: Round lidded basket, with 1 1/2″ decorative band of paper birch bark at midsection, and a similar band on the lid, small splint loop for taking lid off, 12 1/2″ h (to top of lid), 17″ dia; Rectangular lidded basket, decorative twists on lid, finely carved handles, 12″ h (to top of lid), 19″ l, 15″ w. 

Estimate: $300-500

Description

Two 20th c. Penobscot baskets, with carved maple double swing handles: Round lidded basket, with 1 1/2″ decorative band of paper birch bark at midsection, and a similar band on the lid, small splint loop for taking lid off, 12 1/2″ h (to top of lid), 17″ dia; Rectangular lidded basket, decorative twists on lid, finely carved handles, 12″ h (to top of lid), 19″ l, 15″ w. 

Estimate: $300-500