Title: Mid 20th Century Oval French Willow Vintage Gathering Basket Description: What makes a vintage willow basket beautiful? Patina! You can always tell how well an old basket has been cared for by the patina! Made in the 1940-1950 era, this French willow medium large gathering basket with double handles has that perfect golden-honey patina. The entire basket is in superb condition and is perfect for a table top display of fruits, vegetables, or flowers. The oval and fluted styling is also an attractive feature. The sides retain a very nice satin patina. Around the braided rim and the handles evidence of gentle handling has aged the patina slightly. The basket is very strong and sturdy and almost 100% flawless. There are a few minor broken canes if you examine the basket with a close eye, as should be expected on a basket that is around 75 years old. I know old baskets as Ive been a collector for over 50 years. Occasionally in antique shops I've seen this basket is horrible, worn out, dry condition priced $ 100 to $ 200. This particular style of French Willow basket, the fluted and oval double shape and double handle design, is very hard to find today. If you want an excellent vintage French willow basket, this one should not to be passed up!
Reserve: $130.00
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