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Rowland Folger Decorative Baskets

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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Creator: Rowland Folger
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 Decorative Baskets

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Brass

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

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Rowland Folger decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Rowland Folger decorative baskets 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 decorative baskets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative baskets by Rowland Folger were created in the folk art style in united states during the 19th century. Prices for Rowland Folger decorative baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.

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