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Sherwin Boyer Nantucket "One Egg" Basket, circa 1960

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Nantucket Petite Basket, by Sherwin Boyer, circa 1960, the tiny size referred to on-island as a “one egg" basket, a round open basket with carved swing handle, cane weave on oak staves, an signed with Boyer's double stamp on the bottom. Excellent condition. Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964) 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 of Jose Reyes and Stephen Gibbs, he is regarded as one of the best basket makers of the period. Working in a little shop in back of a building on Federal Street across from St. Mary's Church, his baskets were made with oak staves and carved oak handles attached with brass ears. He signed his work with a cruciform BOYER stamp, and a paper label inscribed 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. Measures: 2 ½ in H x 2 ¾ in Diameter.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Diameter: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD - HBC-16 OEY1stDibs: LU903934113722
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