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Nantucket basket attributed to the Coffin School, 1900's

About the Item

A classic vintage Nantucket berry basket with a turned hardwood base, scored with double incised circles. The base captures 41 curved ash stays woven together with split bamboo, and is captured by a split ash dowel at the rim, all of which is lashed together with split bamboo. Attributed to the Coffin School. American, Nantucket, circa 1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    The basket is in fine original condition. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 96041stDibs: LU6534236882812

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