Bee Skep

A lovely example of basketweaving skills, this late 19th century English straw bee skep, or temporary beehive, shows beautiful color and shape in tightly coiled fibers to mimic a hive.

A collection of amulets, including a bee skep crowned pink sapphire briolette, a Napoleonic Bee and a Fleur de Lis in gold vermeil, is attached to the twisted finger ring to add a bi...

Wonderfully sculptural wicker bee hive or skep, wonderful "door" detail. Charming texture and feel, originating from France.

Sometimes there are stars outside and above the arch, which would theoretically represent bees. The straw beehive or skep, as it is technically termed, was a popular symbol in early ...

Great vintage bee skep from Holland. A bee skep is a woven basket used as a bee hive.

Charming late 19th century painting depicting a young woman inspecting the bee skeps, baskets used to house bees, in a working garden by Scottish artist David Fulton.

A set of three French mid-20th century bee-hives or skeps. This set of three midcentury bee skeps, in differing shapes, were hand constructed with mud atop of woven cane.

Early 20th century bee skep, Sweden.

Late 19th century hand-formed rye straw bee skep with an unusual cast iron plate and ring at top, Pennsylvania origin.

an amazing collection of bee skeps from the countryside in belgium. sold together as a group or individually. skep's vary in size.

We bought these wonderful and all original French bee skeps in the Southwest of France, thinking we would make them into pendant lights.

Good bee skeps used to be pretty easy to find, but no longer!

This lovely pair of bee skeps is in all original condition with matted dirt still in the crevices.

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass.

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass.

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass.

Beautiful French Bee Hive basket in great condition!

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass.

Unusual bee houses for honey making

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass.

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass.

Made of bound Rye straw this basketry bee skep is a very decorative piece to use in a garden or on a living room table as a sculptural object.

This is a good example of a very early 19th century Pearlware Chestnut Basket in the "Blue Willow" transfer pattern. Creamware was invented during the second half of the 18th century...

English Plain Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor, George III This English creamware pounce shaker is of baluster form, the lower body closely reeded and swelling to a plain sho...

Swedish 19th century woven pine basket circa 1890. Beautiful rustic made pine basket using strips of pine fixed into a pine frame. Complete with original lid. Fitted with a handle ...

Rare antique English Yorkshire or Staffordshire creamware pierced basket with intricate reticulated body. Lovely color no damage or repairs.

Large Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Woven Winnowing Basket – Folk Art Wall Sculpture This large early 20th century hand-woven winnowing basket is a striking example of traditional A...

Northern Swedish small folk art basket made during the mid 1800s. The basket has the original paint. Handmade from tree roots that are braided. Good antique condition consistent with...

Vintage hand-woven ikebana basket features rounded shape with asymmetrical rim; the form is convenient for displaying it on a shelf, fireplace mantel, or a table. A prominent handle...

The exquisite creamware oval basket with stand, shown here, reveals the artistry and sophistication of 19th century English table ware. Featuring an oval reticulated pearlware basket...