Unusual Antique New England Hourglass Shaped Dark Splint Basket baked beans pot and they are otherwise in

and they are otherwise in very good condition

including both antique and contemporary decor

I especially love that up-turned big toe

picking it up occasionally to give it a twirl around

Unusual Antique New England Hourglass Shaped Dark Splint Basket baked beans pot and they are otherwise inWhat 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