Lot 129: Sister’s Work Basket

SOLD: $900 (without buyer’s premium)
Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Black ash splint, original patinated finish, rectangular form with fully carved inset handles on the inside, single wrapped rim, open weave bottom, four heavier splint reinforcements on bottom, older tag in brown ink “Shaker Made by Hancock family Sister Grace Dahm, used as a Work Basket for rug making”, 12″ h (to handle), 10″ h (to rim), 23 1/2″ l, 16 1/2″ d.