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Key Basket of Rare Small Size

Offered by: David A. Schorsch - Eileen M. Smiles Fine Americana

Description
The key basket is a classic vernacular form of American folk art unique to Richmond, Virginia circa 1850-1860. Fashioned of tooled, stained, sewn and embossed leather. At only 6 x 6 x 5 inches it is the smallest example of its kind.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Leather, stained, sewn and embossed
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1850-1860
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Incollect Reference #:	187040

Dimensions

W.	6 in;	H.	6 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	15.24 cm;	H.	15.24 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

David A. Schorsch and Eileen M. Smiles American Antiques is one of the world’s leading dealers and authorities in the field of American antiques and folk art, specializing in weathervanes, folk paintings, folk sculpture, formal and country furniture and Shaker design.

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