Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 12, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Two Swing-handle Nantucket Baskets, early 20th century, deep round baskets with carved hardwood handles fastened with brass ears, turned wood bases, (losses to weavers and lashing),ht. to top of upright handles 10 3/4, 13 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
Large basket- four cane weavers with losses.
Small basket- loss to 2/3 of the rim lashing, numerous losses to cane weavers.