Enid Collins

Early Vintage Mattapoisett Basket, likely by Gladys Ellis, Mid 20th Century, a hand-crafted basket modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a flat oval "clamshell" lid hinged above an oval body, made of hand-stitched longleaf pine needles and raffia in braided and lace-like arrangements, with two braided raffia handles, a stitched hinge, and a silk lined interior, not signed. This is one of her very early baskets made before she started adding ivory tops and fixtures. The basket remains in strong original condition with no discernible breaks to the weave. There may have once been a loop closure at one point. Measures: 5-1/4 in H x 9 in L x 6-1/4 in W A local adaptation of a Nantucket basket first designed by Gladys Ellis (Mattapoisett: 1917 – 2011). The Mattapoisett basket is made in the shape and nature of a Nantucket basket, but uses southern yellow or longleaf pine needles and raffia coiled and sewn on a frame with a lace-like effect, often incorporating scrimshaw panels on the top and sides, sometimes as well as clasps and handle knobs...

Thick star-shaped glass dish/bowl designed by Pierre D’avesn during the 1930s. Would make a great candy or chocolate bowl for Christmas. It is signed/marked by the maker to the base....

Striking modernist stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, in thick quality with a pattern of stripes. Earthy glaze with a rustic feel.

Glass Barovier bowl with rainbow surface and silver details. The bowl has a ribbinig finishing on a cicular and rounded base.

American wire basket, circa 1940. An open-work wire basket on a circular open foot and with a flaring body and neck creating an incredibly elegant sculptural form.

Striking Danish Art Deco handmade ceramic decorative bowl by Michael Andersen & Son. Vibrant orange, umber and seafoam green glaze over relief wave-like striped pattern from centre t...

A lovely and rare vase in faience designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in the 1940s. The vase is 22 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor craqueleur as the fai...

Rustic Vintage Kitchen Molcajete Mexican Stone Bowl Chef's grinding dish Preowned original unrestored distressed condition. Hole in center. 2.75 h x 7.75 Refer to all images shown.

A 1940s stone mortar featuring beautiful patina and time honored wear. Two Available; Priced Individually. Sourced in France, 1940s.

Iridescent glass bowl modeled with large ribs. Barovier manufacture.

Traditional hand-braided wood decorative basket / storage basket, Spain, 1940s-1950s. Hand-crafted basket from Galicia, at the northern part of Spain. Wooden stripes beautifully wove...

Early Vintage Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, Mid 20th Century, a hand-crafted basket modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a round disk shape with open top, made of hand-sti...