Gorgeous Large c. 1900 American Splint Basket in Best Old Paint (Inside and Out) feather trimming The EFGH stencil shows an

The EFGH stencil shows an echo of the ABCD--it could probably be polished away

but certainly another ladle can be used

6 1/2" x 4 1/8" x 3/8"

2 3/8 x 3 3/8 and in good condition

and from what I've learned about these is also the mark of an accomplished maker--as if that wasn't already clear

Gorgeous Large c. 1900 American Splint Basket in Best Old Paint (Inside and Out) feather trimming The EFGH stencil shows anI'm always eyeing old painted splint baskets, and this is the one I've been waiting for, just gorgeous, painted inside and outside and underneath too, and in what is pretty much perfect antique condition. I think the paint could be described as sort of a creamy mustard like mustard mixed with mayonnaise:) From the estate of the late Charles Cotterill, an avid collector and former mayor of Maysville, Kentucky. Approx 15 3 4" in diameter x 6 1 2" tall