Nantucket One-Egg Basket, circa 1920, attributed to Clinton “Mitchy” Ray, shaped and carved rectangular handle pinned to cut-brass ears through a single wrapped rim, cane staves from a cherry base.
Height 3 in. Diameter 3 ¼ in.
Nantucket One-Egg Basket, circa 1950, carved and shaped rectangular handle pinned to cut-brass ears through a double wrapped rim, hickory staves from a cherry base. Printed label “I’m a Nantucketer, Strong & tout, Treat me kindly, I won’t wear out”, and carved by owner’s initials “O.D.W.”
Height 3 in. Diameter 3 ¼ in.
Large Shallow Swing Handle Nantucket Basket, circa 1920-1930, by Ferdinand Sylvaro (1868-1952), of round form with 3 interior concentric circles, single rim wrap, cherry bottom with hand written paper jelly label “Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro, 97 Orange St., Nantucket, Mass.”
Height 5 in. Diameter 13 in.
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