Low Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

Description:

Low Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket, reportedly made by Captain Andrew Sandsbury, South Shoal Lightship, c. 1880, large round basket with brass ears joining the carved hardwood swing handle, shellacked, (basket slightly slumped on one side),ht. to rim 6, ht. to top of upright handle 12 1/2, dia. 12 in.
Estimate $600-800

An old hang tag identifies the maker.


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