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A most unusual and well made oval treen basket having a fixed overhead handle. The sides are decorated with two rows of incised circles, flower heads and leaves. The basket has incised writing on each side filled with gold leaf, 'made by Wendel Christian Souvenir from Pitcairn Island' and on the base is written in ink, 'Drully? Chef Ranjitane E Jack Sessions Head Waiter M V (mail vessel) Ranjitane' and dated 08-02-(19)51. It also has written, 'Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again'. The basket was possibly made by a sailor when visiting the Pitcairn Islands.
Pitcairn Islands Circa 1900
Dimensions
8½ in. (21.5 cm.) Wide 7¾ in. (19.5 cm.) Deep 7 in. (18 cm.) HighStock number
S/2322The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
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