Early "orschbach" shaped gathering basket
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 276 |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. 19th century; Appalachian-region, hickory splint "orschbach" shaped egg basket with "God's Eye" braced handle. This old utility weave egg basket has typical "orschbach" shape, 3/4" wide bent hoop handle, 1/2" wide bent hoop rim and froe split and shaved ribs with graduated sized weaving splints; 11 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 10 3/4"; Condition: extensive wear from use and some damage to one side of "God's Eye" bracing; some damage to weaving splints.
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