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Rowland Folger

1803-1883

Rowland Folger was an American folk art artist, weaver and designer, born in 1803. He used hand-woven oak, brass and cane as the primary materials to create his artwork.

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Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

$14,500

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

By Rowland Folger

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak. The bottoms are made from pine and each are stenciled with the maker's mark, "R Folger Maker Nantucket Mass." Rowland Folger (1803-1883) is considered one of Nantucket's first makers of lightship baskets. His baskets are very durable and were definitely used as utilitarian.These three baskets were discovered in an attic, where they were living for the last 90 years...

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rowland Folger

Materials

Brass

Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger
Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger

Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger

$4,800

Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger

By Rowland Folger

Located in Nantucket, MA

10 ½” Open round Nantucket lightship basket with carved wooden oak ears with oak staves, handle and rim. The bottom is turned out of Pine and the interior is markedin ink with the or...

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Rowland Folger

Materials

Copper

Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger
Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger

Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger

$4,500

Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger

By Rowland Folger

Located in Nantucket, MA

7 ½” open round Nantucket lightship basket with brass ears , “R Folger Maker Nantucket, Mass” is stenciled on the interior bottom, circa 1875 Rowland Folger (1803-1883).

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rowland Folger

Materials

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Rowland Folger furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Rowland Folger furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rowland Folger furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Rowland Folger were created in the folk art style in united states during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Louis Marx and Company, Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Co., and Stanley Szwarc. Prices for Rowland Folger furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $14,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.

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