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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 728

Clidden's "Winner" Barbed Wire Ranch Decor Basket

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your bidding pleasure is a rustic barbed wire basket. This piece is handmade and shows unique talent and craftsmanship. The barbed wire is Joseph Clidden's "Winner", an 1874 patent styled wire. This type of wire was named in honor of its inventor, who was named by Act of Congress "The Inventor of Barbed Wire." The basket is hand crafted and fastened with a smooth wire carrying handle. It would be an excellent farmhouse or country style decor piece. The basket measures approximately 14.5" in diameter and is 13" tall.