57 of 325 lots
57
Lot of 3 Nantucket Baskets
Estimate:
CA$800 - CA$1,200
Sold
CA$1,800
Live Auction
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Size
Lot 1: 4.75" x 10" x 7.5". Lot 2: 3.75" x 5.25". Lot 3: 3.75" x 3.75" Dia.
Category
Description
A lot of three Nantucket Lightship baskets, all with good age and patina. Included is a small finely woven open basket in very good condition with a splint rim and colour band, marked K42 (ex Kaufmann collection, Nantucket, Massachusetts); the second is an oval basket with a swing handle and metal inserts to retain the handle. Some loss to the rim wrap otherwise very good condition; the third inclusion is a small swing handle example in very good condition with a wooden handle hinge insert.
Condition
Lot 1 (oval): Some wrapping loss to rim, otherwise good. Lot 2: Excellent condition. Lot 3: Excellent original condition.
Provenance
From the Marilyn Brimicombe collection.