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Small Lightship Basket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, early 20th century.
18 November 2022, 10:00 EST
Skinner Marlborough, MassachusettsSold for US$510 inc. premium
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Small Lightship Basket,
Nantucket, Massachusetts, early 20th century.
Cane-weave basket with carved swing-handle on copper ears, double wrapped rim, and wooden bottom with pasted paper typescript label inscribed "I'm a Nantucketer / Strong and stout; / Treat me kindly / I won't wear out." in black , (minor warping, splinters, surface wear on handle) 7cm in diameter, 10cm high (3 3/8in in diameter, 4 3/4in high).
Cane-weave basket with carved swing-handle on copper ears, double wrapped rim, and wooden bottom with pasted paper typescript label inscribed "I'm a Nantucketer / Strong and stout; / Treat me kindly / I won't wear out." in black , (minor warping, splinters, surface wear on handle) 7cm in diameter, 10cm high (3 3/8in in diameter, 4 3/4in high).



