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**Authentic Hand-Woven 1996 Workshops of Gerald E. Henn Lidded Basket**
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible hand-woven maple wood basket from the renowned Workshops of Gerald E. Henn (Warren, Ohio). Handcrafted in 1996, this classic American country-style basket features a wonderful bulbous shape perfect for use as an apple basket, knitting caddy, or primitive farmhouse hearth decor.
**Design & Structural Features:*** **Weave & Material:** Expertly woven using high-quality hard-rock maple splints with an attractive alternating natural and warm-brown stained layout.* **Accent Banding:** Features a rich rustic red stained accent rim secured with miniature metallic brass tacks.* **Lid Assembly:** Includes the original matching heavy solid-wood drop-in lid topped with an integrated dark blue-green painted wooden shaker knob.* **Handle:** Sturdy single swinging wood handle attached with heavy-duty copper rivets for reliable carrying.
**Markings & Authenticity:*** Stamped with the official "Workshops of Gerald E. Henn Warren, Ohio" logo on both the underside of the lid and the interior bottom strap.* Bottom features the weaver's signature initials and the '96 production year date.* *Note on Condition:* The bottom retains a charming vintage handwritten family gift inscription from Christmas 1996.
**Condition:**Pre-owned in beautiful vintage condition. The maple splints are structurally sound with no splits, breaks, or unraveling weaves. The swinging handle moves smoothly. The wooden lid fits flush and secure. Shows minimal signs of light cosmetic age, retaining a clean interior. Please see high-resolution photos for full aesthetic details.
**Shipping & Handling:**This item will be packed securely inside a spacious shipping box with plenty of crush-resistant material to protect the wooden lid and handle during transit.
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