Vintage Rye Coiled Straw Basket, circa 1940s

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...

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...

Vintage traditional woven wicker picnic basket in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer, in France, circa 1940 Materials: Wicker. In original condition, with m...

Small Native American coiled raffia lidded basket. Nicely fitted lid with knob, no markings, very good condition.

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...

Antique decorative picnic style metal basket. Made by nknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940. Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and...