Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse

Description:

Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse, Jose Formoso Reyes, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 1960, the oval hinged lid centering an ivory plaque with heavy gilt metal wire forming the initials "LOT," carved wood swing handle, signed on the bottom with the maker's name, date, and outline of Nantucket Island, (missing one hinge pin),ht. to top of handle 10 1/2, wd. 8 in.
Estimate $300-500


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