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Antique Charles Ray Nantucket Lightship Basket

$3,450
£2,607.05
€3,010.50
CA$4,820.85
A$5,349.14
CHF 2,802
MX$65,594.86
NOK 35,640.43
SEK 33,643.05
DKK 22,451.22
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About the Item

Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket, attributed to Charles Ray (1798-1884) circa 1870. Swing handled small open round cane woven basket with rattan staves, carved swing handle with ovoid ends mounted with metal rivet on rectangular wooden ears extending down a quarter stave length, maple bottom with pencil inscription C. R. .50 (indicating an original price of 50 cents). Great condition, measures 3-½" high x 4-7/8" diameter. Ex. Estate of Paul and Diane Madden.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sandwich, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EPDM2401stDibs: LU10061242005652

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