Does anybody Know about Baskets?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Bdigger, Dec 27, 2014.

  1. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

    There is an auction coming up with a "lot" of Baskets I see what I think might be some valuable old ones, but I know very little about baskets. The ones that caught my eye are the 5 in front, 3 Miniatures on the left...(Nantucket?) and the 2 larger ones on the right. Can anybody offer some insight?
    Thank you!
    Mike
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    If you know very little about baskets you should stay away from them....
    that said...

    I'd add the two North eastern Appalation buttocks baskets to my collection in a heartbeat....( front row , two at far right..) without paying more than $ 200 each.
    They have age ....many ribs , and look in fine condition.
    The lighter ash buttocks ..2nd row 2nd from right , I'd pop for $120 ...in excellent condition only.
    The dark round basket inside the largest one , North east splint basket...I'd take in for $50 to $75 , depending on condition.

    The 3 mini's , 2 look Nantucket..(I can't see well enough to know age , or quality..) I wouldn't buy unless they go for a song !

    The other baskets also look North Eastern USA, and wouldn't interest me for more than $35 ...in great condition.

    My thoughts could change ...having larger pictures...or having them in my hand.
    This is just my thoughts on collecting.

    & remember....
    " A broken basket will always be just that....a broken basket ! "
    Condition is everything.
     
  3. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

    Thank You Komokwa......They will be going as one lot and I expect them to go pretty cheap. I appreciate you taking the time to give me your input. I know just enough about baskets to be dangerous LOL.
     
  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    One lot ?
    That will discourage many buyers & you may be able to slip in under the radar !
    GOOD LUCK !
     
  5. 42Skeezix

    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

    Yeah, those butt baskets caught my eye too!

    It's not a bad lot if that photo's not too deceiving.
     
  6. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

    Thank you both!
    I'll let you know what happens!
     
    Last edited: Dec 28, 2014
  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    IMG_8223.JPG Here's two of my older ones....big too !


    IMG_8225.JPG The more fine ribs......the sweeter the basket !!!!
     
  8. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

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    You can tell I'm a basket novice. These are the only too I own. Neither is very Impressive, although the first one is VERY BIG and i used to use it to keep magazines in.
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    That's ok....they're both nice !
     
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