SOLD FOR $33,000

Nest of Six Arthur D. Williams (1867-1920) Nantucket Lightship Baskets, circa 1910-1920, oval form with shaped swing handles, copper riveted to a cut metal ear, single rim wrap, cane weavers, cherry base. Five interior baskets with hand written paper labels “Lightship Baskets Made by A.D. Williams, 120 Orange St. Nantucket Mass.”
Largest Basket: H 7 ½ in. x 15 ½ in. x 12 ¼ in.
Smallest: H 5 ½ in. x 7 ¾ in. x 6 in.

Literature: Illustrated Katherine and Edgar Seeler Nantucket Lightship Baskets, 1972 plate #48

Provenance: Katherine and Edgar Seeler Collection
Rafael Osona Auction Sold 02 August 1997
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