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Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

About the Item

9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable basket, Unknown maker, c.1880-1900

Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)Seat Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Paint,Reed,Carved,Painted,Turned,Woven
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Nantucket, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU137523607962

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