TWO PALM LEAF BASKETS.

TWO PALM LEAF BASKETS. First quarter 20th Century. State of Vermont. These baskets originated with Ms. Alta Davis in the early 1900’s. She formed a group of women called the “Dover Bees”. These baskets are woven from palm leaves that the group imported from the islands. Examples were sold through the Arts and Crafts Society of Boston up until the early 1920’s. The first example, in the form of a sombrero, fitted with a circular lid. The second example with round rim and rippled square tapering sides. SIZE: First 9-1/2″ dia. Second 6″ h x 9-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Good overall with some dryness. 9-23826 (300-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2534	$115.00	TWO PALM LEAF BASKETS. First quarter 20th Century. State of Vermont. These baskets originated with Ms. Alta Davis in the early 1900’s. She formed a group of women called the “Dover Bees”. These baskets are woven from palm leaves that the group imported from the islands. Examples were sold through the Arts and Crafts Society of Boston up until the early 1920’s. The first example, in the form of a sombrero, fitted with a circular lid. The second example with round rim and rippled square tapering sides. SIZE: First 9-1/2″ dia. Second 6″ h x 9-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Good overall with some dryness. 9-23826 (300-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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