Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of classic Americana: a complete Vintage Basketville Picnic Basket Set, handcrafted in Putney, Vermont. This specific model features the iconic gold-toned Federal-style American Eagle medallion on the front, produced during the 1970s Bicentennial era.
What makes this listing incredibly rare is the inclusion of the complete, original 8-piece matching plastic tableware set. Both the plates and cups feature the authentic, raised "Basketville Putney, VT" globe logo stamp on the bottom, proving they are factory-original to this basket.
What’s Included:
- 1 Woven Picnic Basket: Measures approximately 17" long x 9" tall. Features a sturdy plywood hinged lid and double bentwood swing handles.
- 4 Divided Picnic Plates (2 Yellow, 2 Orange): 10" diameter with 3 food compartments and a dedicated cup-holder indentation.
- 4 Stacking Picnic Cups (2 Yellow, 2 Orange): 4.5" tall, designed to fit perfectly into the plate indents.
Condition Report:
This set is in beautiful vintage condition and has been remarkably well-preserved.
- Basket: The split-wood weave is tight, clean, and entirely unbroken. The hinges and double swing handles function perfectly and are securely attached. The wooden lid shows gorgeous natural wood grain with very minimal cosmetic surface wear.
- Tableware: All 4 plates and 4 cups are free of cracks, heavy stains, or melting marks. They show minor light surface scuffs consistent with gentle vintage use.
- Please review all high-resolution photos for a precise look at the dimensions, maker marks, and overall condition.