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Rowland Folger Nautical Objects

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
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

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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 Nautical Objects

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Brass

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Rowland Folger nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Rowland Folger nautical objects 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 nautical objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original nautical objects by Rowland Folger were created in the folk art style in united states during the 19th century. Prices for Rowland Folger nautical objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,500 and can go as high as $14,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,500.