Signed Enfield Maine Penobscot Indian Apple Basket

Updated August 25, 2026

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Lot number345
Estimate200.00 - 300.00 USD
AuctionAntiques, Americana, and Advertising Auction - Day 2
DateSeptember 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT
Auction houseJohn M. Hess Auction Service, Inc.
LocationManheim, Pennsylvania

Uncommon apple basket stamped on the wood base "Albert J. Nicola Enfield Maine Genuine Penobscot Indian Baskets". Wood handle stamped "Pat Pending". Body of the basket is ash with a wood bottom that has an iron catch released by an iron pin on the side, releasing the apples into a cart. Ca. 1920. Together with a hearth broom with painted highlights, early- 20th century New England souvenir. 17"H x 13 3/4"D Wear to basket on both ends of the handle where it was steam bent. Some breaks and losses to the ribbing. Broom with wear to paint.

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