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Creator: Sherwin P. Boyer
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made with oak staves, handle, mahogany base and attached brass ears, in excellent condition. The poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me or burn me and I’ll never wear out", which was a poem handed down by Mitchy Ray. Made by Sherwin Porter Boyer, (1907-1964). Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period, starting in the late 1940s and working up until his death in 1964. A contemporary to Jose Reyes...
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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Sherwin P. Boyer Folk Art

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Brass

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Labeled Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer, circa 1950
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
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Exceptional Nantucket Lightship basket in excellent condition made by Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964). The basket bears Boyers stamp and jelly label that reads: "I was made on Nantucket Island am strong and stout don't lose or burn me I'll never wear out Made by S.P. Boyer." Made with oak staves and carved oak handle that is attached with brass ears. Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period, starting in the late 1940s and working up until his death in 1964. A contemporary to Jose Reyes...
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Sherwin P. Boyer folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Sherwin P. Boyer folk art 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 Sherwin P. Boyer folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original folk art by Sherwin P. Boyer were created in the folk art style in north america during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider folk art by Sergio Bustamante, Los Castillo, and Ira Yeager. Prices for Sherwin P. Boyer folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,850 and can go as high as $2,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,850.

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