{"product_id":"rare-triangular-winged-gathering-basket-in-original-green-over-red-paint-american-mid-late-19th-century","title":"Rare Triangular “Winged” Gathering Basket in Original Green over Red Paint American, mid–late 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and unusually formed American gathering basket exhibiting a rare triangular or “winged” silhouette. Though visually suggesting a divided form, the interior remains a single continuous woven cavity, with the dramatic profile created by a central upright handle stanchion and angular exterior brace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed of wide, hand-split oak splints with a continuous bentwood rim, the basket retains its original, dry, oxidized surface in deep forest green over a vivid red underlayer. Natural abrasion along the high points and edges reveals the red base coat beneath, creating a richly textured, authentic 19th century surface. The paint sits deeply into the grain with no evidence of later overcoating or enhancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculptural center brace is mortised into the rim and secured with early square-cut tacks, consistent with mid to late 19th century workmanship (circa 1860–1885). The wide, somewhat irregular splint weave further supports hand construction rather than later factory production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaskets of this sharply geometric triangular configuration are far less common than traditional rectangular market forms. The combination of rare shape and strong original painted surface makes this example particularly desirable among collectors of painted Americana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition structurally sound with minor scattered splint wear consistent with age and use. Surface untouched and honest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visually striking and scarce 19th century painted basket with outstanding form and color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44332826722413,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-05at10.24.54AM.jpg?v=1772724463","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/rare-triangular-winged-gathering-basket-in-original-green-over-red-paint-american-mid-late-19th-century","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}