Longaberger 2013 Extra Large Hostess Ware Basket

Whether you love big baskets, Longaberger Corn Baskets, or Longaberger history in general, this big basket will be a striking addition to your collection! In a nod to early Longaberger history, Longaberger offered Ware Baskets (larger versions of the inverted-bottom Fruit and Corn Baskets) in 2013 with an unusual warm gray stain color and metal-reinforced splints. Longaberger's big Extra Large Ware Basket was exclusive to qualifying hostesses and so is rare.

Ohio's many potteries provided lots of business for JW Longaberger in the late 1800s when big baskets reinforced with metal were woven to carry heavy greenware in the potteries to decorated and fired. These historical-replica baskets were occasionally given to big Longaberger award winners through the years, with lots of excitement when this one was added to the hostess program for a short time in 2013

Few Longaberger Baskets are the size of this Extra Large Ware Basket. Handles are cut under the heavy top band. Metal reinforcement splints were used on top of some upsplints on the outside of the basket, but not on each one. The inverted bottom of this big basket is even more unusual because of the metal splints. Please use zoom feature on all photos  

This basket is huge and will arrive in a large box or possibly combined boxes. It is a nice decor item because of its sheer size. The last photo shows the Extra Large Hostess Ware Basket for size-comparison purposes next to the  Medium Ware Basket that I am listing for auction separately. This auction is for one Extra Large Ware Basket only

Basket may have been briefly displayed and has since been safely stored in excellent condition. No accessories were offered for the Extra Large Ware Basket

Extra Large Hostess Ware Basket measures 24 3/4" diameter by 13" h 

Handwoven in Ohio USA by American craftsmen

I hope you'll visit my eBay store Treasured Basket Traders for other unique Longaberger baskets and other treasures, including the Medium Ware Basket for auction separately

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Thanks for looking!