Gorgeous Large c. 1900 American Splint Basket in Best Old Paint (Inside and Out) feather trimming I am no expert on

I am no expert on "spirit " photograph

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

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

Riders sit about 6" tall measured up from base

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

Gorgeous Large c. 1900 American Splint Basket in Best Old Paint (Inside and Out) feather trimming I am no expert onI'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