(2) Hickory splint orschbok shaped baskets
Updated August 26, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 573 |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. late 19th - 1930; Attributed to Central Atlantic states Appalachian region. The two baskets appear to be by the same hand/family of makers, each having a steam bent hoop handle and rim with froe split, shaved rib and weave construction with nailed hoop union with "X-weave" cover and overlapped lashed bracing and a tightly lashed rim: 1. Youth size egg basket with oval bent 3/4" wide hoop handle and 1/2" wide rim, 11" x 10" x 8 1/4", Condition: shows little use. 2. Adult size gathering basket with stain band accented weavers, round 7/8" wide hoop handle and 5/8" wide rim, 14 1/2" x 13" x 13", Condition: Shows wear and has darkened patina from use. Some of the ribs are exposed near union.
