Unusual Antique New England Hourglass Shaped Dark Splint Basket p. pohl harmonica and it is unmarked

and it is unmarked

6 3/8" across at lip

I believe this load-bearing character is based on Tevye

smooth surface has a wonderful calming

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Unusual Antique New England Hourglass Shaped Dark Splint Basket p. pohl harmonica and it is unmarkedWhat an extraordinarily beautiful basket I think this is, and it is one I handle pretty carefully as I believe it is really very old and somewhat fragile. I have looked at lots and lots of antique woven splint baskets, and have found next to none with this sort of hour glass shape. With its narrow neck, it might have been used for holding something live that might have the capacity to jump out! The fixed handle is carved wood notched just above and