Sweet Little Painted Basket 

New England, ca. 3rd quarter, 19th century.

Possibly in ash, retaining its original crusty dry thin red paint. Fixed handle, with coiled footed base. Well patinated where unpainted-inside and underneath. Excellent condition. Probably used to collect berries or perhaps eggs. Just about 4 ¼ inches to the top of the handle, diameter about 5 inches.

19th century little baskets in paint and in this condition are hard to find.