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Nantucket lightship basket attributed to Mitchy Ray, 1900-50

About the Item

Large vintage Nantucket lightship basket with heavy rattan rim and stays. The basket features a hinged and carved oak handle which is squared off across the apex and carved with the initial "S". The brass hinges extend 2-1/2" into the sides of the bamboo weave on rattan stays. The turned oak bottom is hand scribed with two concentric circles. Later, and now largely removed green paint can be seen in a few areas of the bamboo lashings. The basket has shifted shape with the shrinkage of the oak base. Mellow color and condition consistent with age and use. American, Nantucket, 1900-50. Dimensions: 13" Diameter x 9" H (plus 6-1/2" handle)

Attributed to:

Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1 (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Bamboo,Brass,Oak,Rattan

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1900

Condition:

Mellow color and condition consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Kenilworth, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: 95551stDibs: LU6534235713422

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