Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2460Location: BostonDate / Time: June 07, 2009 11:00AM
Description:
Nest of Four Nantucket Baskets, early 20th century, deep round forms with carved swing handles secured with brass ears, turned wooden disc bases, (second largest basket with minor rattan losses),ht. to top of basket rims, 7 5/8, 6 1/4, 5, 4 1/4, dia. 11 3/4, 8 7/8, 6 5/8, 5 3/4 in., respectively.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Second largest basket with a few losses on rim lashing and 1/2 in. loss of one cane weaver.