Longaberger 2007 John Deere Commemorative Basket with Custom Hardware & Liner

An exceptional, officially licensed collectible collaboration piece produced by Longaberger Baskets of Dresden, Ohio, in direct partnership with John Deere. This specialized theme basket beautifully blends classic American hand-woven craftsmanship with iconic agricultural history, making it a highly sought-after piece for both basket collectors and tractor enthusiasts.
Design & Construction Details
Weave Structure: A round, bowl-profile basket hand-assembled from premium natural maple splints. The bottom edge is highlighted by a tight horizontal band of forest green dyed accent splints.
Rim & Trim Details: Features a bold, stylized top rim band painted in iconic John Deere yellow, framed by forest green contrast accent lines. The front trim face is detailed with a sculpted, three-dimensional cast-metal silver-tone vintage tractor charm motif.
Handles: Outfitted with two short, heavy-duty forest green leather side carry handles. Each handle is securely anchored to the rim with robust metallic fasteners and features elegant white contrast perimeter saddle-stitching.
Accessories: Comes fully outfitted with its official over-the-rim fabric liner featuring a vibrant, full-color graphic montage print of classic John Deere tractors, logos, and pastoral farm scenery. Includes a form-fitting clear plastic interior protective liner and its original 2007 product insert card detailing the collaboration campaign history.
Dimensions
Diameter: Measures approximately 7.5 to 8 inches across the top rim.
Height: Stands approximately 5 inches tall excluding the leather side handles.
Markings
Base Understructure: The bottom wood plate features a specialized burnt stamp identifying its collection origin, reading “Longaberger® / Handmade Baskets / Est. Dresden, OH U.S.A.” [79QEud].
Artisan Verification: Hand-signed by the basket weaver with signature initials CME and explicitly dated 2007 on the central wood runner.
Condition Report
Weave & Hardware: Near-mint, collector-grade condition. The hardwood splints are perfectly tight, flexible, and completely free of chips, fractures, or loose ends. The cast-metal tractor charm is bright, crisp, and firmly attached with zero oxidation. Both leather side handles remain supple with no dry-rotting or stitching wear.
Liner & Plastics: The specialized graphic fabric liner is pristine, clean, dry, completely un-faded, and free of storage dust or stains. The clear plastic interior protector is bright, transparent, and entirely free of warping or cracking.