Georgetown, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 10.5ʺD × 13ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bamboo
- Rattan
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bottle Green
- Condition Notes
- In excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. Of note, there is one indiscernible split to the weave on the front side … moreIn excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. Of note, there is one indiscernible split to the weave on the front side of the basket that does not affect its beauty or utility (see photo 11). less
- Description
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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.
This rattan and bamboo beauty was handcrafted by Zhejiang Handicrafts exclusively for Ben Rickert, Inc. (BRI) sometime … more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.
This rattan and bamboo beauty was handcrafted by Zhejiang Handicrafts exclusively for Ben Rickert, Inc. (BRI) sometime in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Ben Rickert, Inc. was a Wayne, New Jersey fragrance and luxury soap company with client’s that included retailers such as Sak's, Bloomingdales, May Department Stores and others. The swan baskets were handcrafted in the Zhejiang province of China, imported into the U.S and filled with assorted luxury soaps and then sold as gift sets at major retailers. BRI was one of the first U.S. companies to import handcrafted items from China, following then President Nixon's opening of trade with China. The basket is tightly handwoven from rattan in an over and under weave. Shaped and bent bamboo wood was used to fashion the feathers on each side and the attached double handle. Colors are crisp bottle green with some amber undertones along with mango and naturally aged rattan hues in a lacquer finish. This beauty measures as follows:
Overall: 17” x 13” x 10½” W/H/D
Interior: 16½” x 5” x 11” W/H/D
Weight: 12 oz.
In excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. Of note, there is one indiscernible split to the weave on the front side of the basket that does not affect its beauty or utility (see photo 11); makers label is on the underside. A whimsical table or vanity top decorative or storage accent that will complement most any modern home’s design style.
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Georgetown, TX
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