DESCRIPTION: This is a wooden apple gathering basket box from New England circa 1800s. Baskets are useful objects that have served man in every aspect of daily life from the field to the table, from the garden to the market and from the sewing room to the laundry. The apple basket box is handmade of wood and has canted sides, which are mitered and secured by early handmade nails. The apple basket box has a strong and thick bentwood handle that is attached to the sides by old nails. The apple basket box is deep welled and large in size. Notice the age appropriate patina and wear that graces the outside bottom of the Wooden Apple Box from decades of use. There are a couple of minor age and drying cracks that are secure and strong and add charm, authenticity and character to the Antique Wooden Box Basket (see photos). The Antique Wooden Apple Box is in Excellent, Strong and Sturdy Condition with an Age Appropriate wear and patina. MEASUREMENTS: 19 1/2 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 6 inches high not including handle.

Apple basket box has minor age or drying cracks and age appropriate wear from decades of use in the apple orchard. The apple basket box is in strong and sturdy condition with age appropriate patina.